How RNs View the Work Environment
- 1 September 2005
- journal article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Jona: the Journal of Nursing Administration
- Vol. 35 (9), 389???396-96
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00005110-200509000-00008
Abstract
Objective To determine registered nurses' (RNs') views of the workplace environment. Background Numerous studies have shown relationships between work environment, RN satisfaction and retention, and patient safety and outcomes. In 2002, NurseWeek Publishing and the American Organization of Nurse Executives completed a national survey on the views of RNs on the nursing shortage, workplace environments, and their future career intentions, which revealed areas needing improvement. Results from the follow-up survey conducted in 2004 provide new information on RNs' views of the work environment and a comparison of results to the previous survey. Methods A nationally representative random sample of 3500 RNs licensed to practice in the United States was surveyed. Results In the views of RNs, there have been improvements in a number of aspects of the work environment of nurses. While there are no areas of decline, there are areas in which little or no progress is apparent. Conclusions/Implications Some strategies designed to improve the work environment have resulted in positive outcomes, but creative solutions must be continuously developed and implemented to build on recent successes. Results of this survey help identify areas for continued improvement efforts.Keywords
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