Debra Hampton1, Darlene Welsh. 1. Author Affiliations: Academic Program Coordinator of the MSN Leadership, DNP Executive Leadership, and MSN to DNP Programs and Assistant Professor (Dr Hampton) and Professor and Assistant Dean of BSN Program Studies (Dr Welsh), University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the work values of Generation Z nurses, a new generation in the current workforce. BACKGROUND: A new generation of nurses is now part of the nursing workforce. Generation Z nurses, born in 1995 (aged ≤24 years), will bring new expectations and ideals about life and work into healthcare work settings. METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used to assess the work values of traditional baccalaureate Generation Z nursing students using the Lyons Work Values Survey. RESULTS: The work value component ranked most important by participants was social/altruistic, followed by instrumental/extrinsic, cognitive/intrinsic, and prestige. CONCLUSION: Helping people and having a job that is interesting and engaging while also offering job security and good benefits were the most important future Generation Z nurse work values.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the work values of Generation Z nurses, a new generation in the current workforce. BACKGROUND: A new generation of nurses is now part of the nursing workforce. Generation Z nurses, born in 1995 (aged ≤24 years), will bring new expectations and ideals about life and work into healthcare work settings. METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used to assess the work values of traditional baccalaureate Generation Z nursing students using the Lyons Work Values Survey. RESULTS: The work value component ranked most important by participants was social/altruistic, followed by instrumental/extrinsic, cognitive/intrinsic, and prestige. CONCLUSION: Helping people and having a job that is interesting and engaging while also offering job security and good benefits were the most important future Generation Z nurse work values.
Authors: María Dolores Benítez-Márquez; Eva María Sánchez-Teba; Guillermo Bermúdez-González; Emma Sofía Núñez-Rydman Journal: Front Psychol Date: 2022-02-01