Understanding nurse anesthetists' intention to leave their job: how burnout and job satisfaction mediate the impact of personality and workplace characteristics

• Published in: Health care management review Vol. 36; no. 2; p. 155
• Main Authors: Meeusen, Vera C H, Van Dam, Karen, Brown-Mahoney, Chris, Van Zundert, Andre A J, Knape, Hans T A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.2011
• Subjects: Adult; Burnout, Professional; Humans; Job Satisfaction; Middle Aged; Netherlands; Nurse Anesthetists - psychology; Personality; Personnel Loyalty; Surveys and Questionnaires; Netherlands

The retention of nurse anesthetists is of paramount importance, particularly in view of the fact that the health care workforce is shrinking. Although many health care providers find their work satisfying, they often consider leaving their jobs because of the stress. Are there ways to improve this s...