A Multi-Factor Analysis of Job Satisfaction among School Nurses

Although job satisfaction has been widely studied among registered nurses working in traditional health care settings, little is known about the job-related values and perceptions of nurses working in school systems. Job satisfaction is linked to lower levels of job-related stress, burnout, and care...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inThe Journal of school nursing Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 94 - 100
Main Authors Foley, Marcia, Lee, Julie, Wilson, Lori, Cureton, Virginia Young, Canham, Daryl
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States SAGE Publications 01.04.2004
Subjects
Adult
California
Factor Analysis
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Interpersonal Relationship
Job Satisfaction
Male
Measures (Individuals)
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Nurse's Role
Organizational Culture
Personal Autonomy
Professional Autonomy
Professional Recognition
Salaries
Salaries and Fringe Benefits
School Nurses
School Nursing - statistics & numerical data
Work Attitudes
Work Environment
Workload
California
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Although job satisfaction has been widely studied among registered nurses working in traditional health care settings, little is known about the job-related values and perceptions of nurses working in school systems. Job satisfaction is linked to lower levels of job-related stress, burnout, and career abandonment among nurses. This study evaluated the level of job satisfaction among a convenience sample of school nurses practicing in California. The Index of Work Satisfaction (IWS) was the instrument used. Although the sampled school nurses rated autonomy and interaction as the most important and satisfying factors contributing to job satisfaction, the overall findings indicated that school nurses are relatively dissatisfied with their jobs. (Contains 4 tables.)
ISSN:1059-8405
DOI:10.1177/10598405040200020701