Autonomy and empowerment as predictors of nurse job satisfaction

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Authors
Durrance, Sylvia J.
Advisor
Ryan, Marilyn E.
Issue Date
2005
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Thesis (M.S.)
Department
School of Nursing
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Abstract

Changes in health care delivery have lead to turbulence within health care systems and a nursing shortage. It is critical to maintain the current professional work force in acute care settings to meet escalating acuity needs of patients. Nurse empowerment is one factor related to job satisfaction of nurses in acute care settings (Spence Laschinger et al. (2001). The purpose of this study is to examine the predictive relationships among autonomy, empowerment, and job satisfaction in staff nurses. Kanter's Work Empowerment Theory (1977) will be the framework for this predictive correlational study. The sample will include 400 nurses employed full time in the state of California and randomly selected from nurses licensed by the State Board of Registered Nurses. Participation will be voluntary and all data will be anonymous. The Conditions for Work Effectiveness Questionnaire (CWEQ), and the Schutzenhofer Professional Nursing Autonomy Scale questionnaire will be used to measure nursing autonomy and effectiveness. The Mueller McCloskey Nurse's Satisfaction Scale questionnaire will be used to measure job satisfaction. Questionnaires will be mailed with a cover letter and return envelope. Return of the questionnaire will imply consent. Findings will provide information for nurse administrators about job satisfaction of nurses in California.

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