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Here’s how you really feel
Find out what your colleagues shared in our nurse job satisfaction study
RNs who participated in the Nurse.com Job Satisfaction Study gauged morale at their workplaces, shared if they feel respected and supported by nurse leaders and more.
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Who recommends the profession
A majority of nurse respondents would recommend the nursing profession to others.
A majority of nurse respondents would recommend the nursing profession to others.
“Yes, I would recommend nursing.”
Breakdown by employment typeBreakdown by experience
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Who's looking for a job
Nurses were asked whether they are looking for a new job — 29% (272 respondents) said yes 71% (664 respondents) said no.
Less experienced nurses seem to be in the job hunt more often than seasoned nurses. As experience increases, the amount of nurses looking for new employment falls by about half.
“Yes, I am looking.”
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Satisfaction, morale and professional growth
“My job gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment and satisfaction.”
“The morale at my workplace is high.”
“I am acknowledged and rewarded for my job performance.”
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Salary and benefits
On a 5-point scale, with 1 being extremely unsatisfying and 5 being extremely satisfying, respondents on average rate their current salary and benefits as 3.18.
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Making a difference
An overwhelming majority of respondents believe that, as a nurse, they make a difference in the lives of others.
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Satisfaction and morale
“Leadership gives me the tools and resources I need to do my job.”
“I am treated with respect by my manager and colleagues.”
“Leadership and management clearly communicate strategies and set achievable goals.”
In general, nurse respondents agree they are treated with respect by their managers and colleagues. They also report receiving helpful feedback from their managers. Nurses feel less strongly that leadership clearly communicates and sets achievable goals, and don’t tend to agree as enthusiastically that morale is high at their workplace.
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Personal & Professional Growth
In general, nurses strongly agree their job fills them with accomplishment, with 71% of respondents rating that statement as either a 4 or 5.
“I am encouraged and supported to pursue continuing education.”
“I receive opportunities for growth, advancement and/or promotion.”
“I am free to express my opinions, contribute ideas and set personal goals.”
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Source: Nurse.com Job Satisfaction Study conducted in October 2016. The results represent a sample of 936 RNs currently employed in the U.S. The majority of respondents (80%) work full time, and more than half (67%) have been employed as RNs for at least 15 years. This infographic was recently honored with a 2017 Hermes Award!
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