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Aims and objectives To examine overall job satisfaction and its association with extrinsic and intrinsic characteristics of job satisfaction among nurse practitioners at the chosen practice site. The objectives were to identify relevant retention and recruitment strategies, from the nurse practitioners perspective, by examining (1) what role aspects are most satisfying, and (2) approaches for successful, professional development and integration in the role. Background Supportive professional practice environments are particularly important to nurses’ satisfaction with their work and the quality of patient care provided. Hence, research that examines nurse practitioners practice implications and barriers in today's healthcare system is essential. Design/Methods A descriptive‐correlational design using survey methodology. A nonprobability sample of convenience was used. The outcome measures were: The Misener Nurse Practitioner Job Satisfaction Scale and two investigator‐developed surveys. Results Participants expressed dissatisfaction with professional and monetary recognition, assertive influence, administrative support and collegial relationships. Conclusions Interaction of subscale factors on overall job satisfaction and demographic survey findings has important implications for health administrators and nurse practitioners in similar organisations. Relevance to clinical practice Stakeholders in healthcare milieus need to be fully engaged in the redesign of the American healthcare system heeding the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine to provide safer health systems to the public. By doing this, issues related to frustration by nurse practitioners related to job satisfaction will be addressed. The need for cooperation, participation, collaboration and instrumental communication are essential in the delivery of safe, quality patient care. A better understanding of intrinsic professional rewards needs to be learned by nurse practitioners who want to seek professional satisfaction and engage in the survival and growth of the profession. Nurse practitioners armed with this translational information have viable agenda items that can be negotiated into extrinsic rewards.
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Raquel Pasarón, 2013.
"Nurse practitioner job satisfaction: looking for successful outcomes,"
Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 22(17-18), pages 2593-2604, September.
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RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:22:y:2013:i:17-18:p:2593-2604
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04331.x
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