Table 1 Comparisons of RNs with intentions to stay/leave as finances improve
From: How to keep registered nurses working in New Zealand even as economic conditions improve
Variables | RNs who will stay even if finances improve | RNs who will leave as finances improve |
|---|---|---|
Count (%) | 1 946 (66.9%) | 658 (22.6%) |
Gender (%) | ||
Female | 94 | 94 |
Male | 6 | 6 |
Mean (s.d.) | Mean (s.d.) | |
Age* | 47.45 (11.48) | 52.02 (11.09) |
No. of dependent children | 0.72 (1.17) | 0.55 (1.03) |
Percentage of contribution to household income | 64.34 (27.57) | 65.09 (27.93) |
High burnout* (1 = low to 7 = high) | 3.18 (1.09) | 3.77 (1.22) |
High work engagement* (1 = low to 7 = high) | 4.83 (0.90) | 4.34 (0.90) |
Consider nursing as a long-term career* (1 = low to 5 = high) | 4.05 (0.90) | 3.62 (1.02) |
High workload (pressure/urgency at work)* (1 = low to 5 = high) | 3.24 (0.60) | 3.39 (0.61) |
Work impacts negatively on personal life (work-life interference)* (1 = low to 5 = high) | 2.95 (0.90) | 3.29 (0.94) |
Access to flexible hours* (1 = low to 5 = high) | 2.19 (1.24) | 1.98 (1.22) |
Good supervisor support* (1 = low to 5 = high) | 3.17 (0.97) | 2.90 (0.99) |
Good colleague support* (1 = low to 5 = high) | 3.64 (0.70) | 3.51 (0.74) |
Good organisational support* (1 = low to 7 = high) | 3.57 (1.66) | 3.10 (1.56) |
Feel safe from workplace bullying* (1 = low to 5 = high) | 3.61 (0.81) | 3.33 (0.87) |
Have access to professional development (1 = low to 7 = high) | 5.09 (1.01) | 4.98 (1.09) |
Satisfied with pay* (1 = low to 7 = high) | 3.85 (1.35) | 3.56 (1.38) |
Have autonomy in their role* (1 = low to 7 = high) | 5.45 (1.24) | 5.21 (1.28) |
Feel personal values align with employer’s values* (1 = low to 7 = high) | 4.51 (1.49) | 4.10 (1.61) |
Have self-efficacy/confidence at work* (1 = low to 7 = high) | 5.30 (0.91) | 5.02 (0.94) |
Job satisfaction* (1 = low to 10 = high) | 6.96 (2.02) | 5.93 (2.26) |