Sonia Anselmo-Witzel1, Susan A Orshan, Keri L Heitner, Jeanie Bachand. 1. Author Affiliation: Adjunct Professor of Nursing (Dr Anselmo-Witzel), Roberts Wesleyan College School of Nursing, Rochester, New York; Lead Faculty Area Chair for Nursing (Dr Orshan), School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona; Owner/Principal, All Aspects Research, Amherst, Massachusetts, and Online Faculty School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona (Dr Heitner); and Adjunct Professor (Dr Bachand), School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of job satisfaction among Generation Y nurses in the workplace. BACKGROUND: Job satisfaction in nursing is at an all-time low. With an increasing shortage of nurses, there is a need for more awareness and understanding of job satisfaction and intent to stay among Generation Y nurses who are the future generation of nurses. METHODS: Descriptive phenomenology-guided, in-depth semistructured interviews were conducted to explore the lived experiences of job satisfaction among 10 Generation Y nurses. RESULTS: Four main themes and 6 subthemes that emerged brought meaning to the nurses' experiences. The 4 main themes were experiences of feeling good, relationships, job strain, and having choices. CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicated Generation Y nurses want to fulfill inner feelings of job satisfaction. If these inner feelings are not met, they will seek other opportunities to fulfill job satisfaction.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of job satisfaction among Generation Y nurses in the workplace. BACKGROUND: Job satisfaction in nursing is at an all-time low. With an increasing shortage of nurses, there is a need for more awareness and understanding of job satisfaction and intent to stay among Generation Y nurses who are the future generation of nurses. METHODS: Descriptive phenomenology-guided, in-depth semistructured interviews were conducted to explore the lived experiences of job satisfaction among 10 Generation Y nurses. RESULTS: Four main themes and 6 subthemes that emerged brought meaning to the nurses' experiences. The 4 main themes were experiences of feeling good, relationships, job strain, and having choices. CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicated Generation Y nurses want to fulfill inner feelings of job satisfaction. If these inner feelings are not met, they will seek other opportunities to fulfill job satisfaction.