A comparative study on job satisfaction between registered nurses and other qualified healthcare professionals

Job satisfaction is a critical component of the professional work environment and is often ascertained through surveys that include structured or open-ended questions. Using data from 24,543 respondents to California Board of Registered Nursing biennial surveys, this study examines the job satisfaction of registered nurses (RNs) by applying clustering analysis to structured job satisfaction items and sentiment analysis to free-text comments. The clustering analysis identified three job satisfaction groups (low, medium, and high satisfaction). Sentiment analysis scores were significantly associated with the job satisfaction groups in both bivariate and multivariate analyses. Differences between the job satisfaction clusters were mostly driven by satisfaction with workload, adequacy of the clerical support services, adequacy of the number of RN staff, and skills of RN colleagues. In addition, there was dispersion in satisfaction related to involvement in management and policy decisions, recognition for a job well done, and opportunities for professional development.

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Experiences of Registered Nurses in the Transition to Healthcare Professionals: A Study from Military and Civilian Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

10.7176/jbah/11-6-03 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Registered Nurses ◽

Healthcare Professionals

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Motivation and job satisfaction of healthcare professionals in urban and rural areas in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns1802033g ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 71 (1-2) ◽

pp. 33-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maja Grujicic ◽

Jelena Jovicic-Bata ◽

Budimka Novakovic

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Work Motivation ◽

Rural Setting ◽

Rural Healthcare ◽

Quality Health Care ◽

Urban And Rural Areas ◽

Autonomous Province

Introduction. ?otivation and job satisfaction of healthcare professionals represent the basis for providing quality health care. The aim of the study was to establish whether ther? is a difference in motivation and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in urban and rural areas in Vojvodina, Serbia. Material and Methods. The study included 574 healthcare professionals in urban area, and 145 in rural setting, from three health centers. Data collection was performed by a self-administered questionnaire. Results. Urban healthcare professionals, compared to rural healthcare workers, were significantly more motivated by the factor of work motivation - achieving the goals of the health center. In comparison with rural healthcare professionals, urban healthcare workers are significantly more satisfied with personal qualities of their immediate supervisors, job security guaranteed by their institution, immediate support at work they received from managers, and professional supervision of their work. Conclusion. Compared to rural healthcare professionals, urban healthcare workers are more work motivated and job satisfied.

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