The Effects of Nurses’ Job Satisfaction on Retention
JONA The Journal of Nursing AdministrationPublished 1 May 2002
Leanne Cowin
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The results from this study contribute to the expanding body of knowledge that indicates professional status, autonomy, and remuneration are career issues of great concern for nurses and is particularly relevant for the retention of the newly registered nurse.
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The results from this study contribute to the expanding body of knowledge that indicates professional status, autonomy, and remuneration are career issues of great concern for nurses and is particularly relevant for the retention of the newly registered nurse.
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Health ProfessionsNursingBusiness, Management and Accounting
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