Journal
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
Volume 18, Issue 8, Pages 1073-1086Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2010.01167.x
Keywords
health services research; nursing management; outcomes; quality of work environment; quantitative methods
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- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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Aim As part of a large study of nursing turnover in Canadian hospitals, the present study focuses on the impact and key determinants of nurse turnover and implications for management strategies in nursing units. Background Nursing turnover is an issue of ever-increasing priority as work-related stress and job dissatisfaction are influencing nurses' intention to leave their positions. Methods Data sources included the nurse survey, unit managers, medical records and human resources databases. A broad sample of hospitals was represented with nine different types of nursing units included. Results Nurses turnover is a major problem in Canadian hospitals with a mean turnover rate of 19.9%. Higher levels of role ambiguity and role conflict were associated with higher turnover rates. Increased role conflict and higher turnover rates were associated with deteriorated mental health. Higher turnover rates were associated with lower job satisfaction. Higher turnover rate and higher level of role ambiguity were associated with an increased likelihood of medical error. Conclusion Managing turnover within nursing units is critical to high-quality patient care. A supportive practice setting in which role responsibilities are understood by all members of the caregiver team would promote nurse retention. Implications for nursing management Stable nurse staffing and adequate managerial support are essential to promote job satisfaction and high-quality patient care.
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