An analysis of job morale factors of community health nurses who report a low turnover rate. The research.

Nurse executives are continually faced with issues related to nursing turnover and staff morale. This sample included 217 registered nurses working in a state health department where the turnover rate was 8%. In this study, the authors found that nurses with advanced educational preparation, higher-level positions, or both, demonstrated increased levels of morale. Conversely, nurses with increased years of service and nursing experience had lower morale levels. These findings could be useful in delineating situations to improve morale and lower turnover rates.