The role of work environment in keeping newly licensed RNs in nursing: A questionnaire survey
International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 9 May 2013
Lynn Unruh, Ning Jackie Zhang
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It is indicated that retention of newly licensed RNs in nursing can be improved through changes in the work environment that remove obstacles to care-giving, increase resources and autonomy, and reduce workload and other job pressure factors.
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Negative perceptions of the work environment were strong predictors of intent to leave nursing and a lower commitment to nursing among newly licensed RNs. These results indicate that retention of newly licensed RNs in nursing can be improved through changes in the work environment that remove obstacles to care-giving, increase resources and autonomy, and reduce workload and other job pressure factors.
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