Measurement of Nurse Job Satisfaction Using the McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale

This work investigates and reports the psychometric properties of the McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale when used in 2003 to measure hospital nurse job satisfaction and found a seven-factor model rather than the original eight factors previously reported.

Abstract

From a research perspective, using an instrument with 23 items that measure 7 aspects of nurse job satisfaction is more desirable than an instrument with 31 items. However, MMSS items must be redeveloped to improve internal consistency of factors.