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Factors Influencing Nurse Turnover Intention in Small and Medium Sized Hospitals in the Metropolitan Area

Youn Sun Hwang1, Kyeong Hwa Kang2
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2014;20(5):576-586.
Published online: December 31, 2014

1Seodaemun-Gu Health Center, Local Health Division, Korea.

2Division of Nursing, Hallym University, Korea.

Corresponding author: Kang, Kyeong Hwa. Division of Nursing, Hallym University, 39 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon 200-702, Korea. Tel: +82-33-248-2716, Fax: +82-33-248-2734, kkh05@hallym.ac.kr
• Received: October 15, 2014   • Revised: December 13, 2014   • Accepted: December 16, 2014

Copyright © 2014 Korean Academy of Nursing Administration

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  • Purpose
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing nurse turnover intention in small and medium sized hospitals in the metropolitan area.
  • Methods
    A cross-sectional survey design was used. A questionnaire was distributed to the nurses in small and medium sized hospitals. The data of 209 nurses was analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression.
  • Results
    Organizational commitment and age were identified as factors influencing turnover intention. These factors explained 56.8% of variance of turnover intention.
  • Conclusion
    Results suggest that establishment of organizational commitment needs to be discussed and continuously developed. Further study is also necessary to identify the key mechanism in nurse turnover intention.
  • Key Words: Turnover intention; Professionalism; Job involvement; Organizational commitment; Practice environment
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Table 1
Demographic and General Characteristics of Participants (N=209)
jkana-20-576-i001.jpg

Note. Missing responses excluded.

ICU/ER=Intensive care unit/emergency room; †Unit: Ten thousand won/month.

Table 2
Degree of Professionalism, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Practice Environment, and Turnover Intention (N=209)
jkana-20-576-i002.jpg
Table 3
Professionalism, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Practice Environment, and Turnover Intention according to General Characteristics of Participants (N=209)
jkana-20-576-i003.jpg

Note. Missing responses excluded.

ICU/ER=Intensive care unit/emergency room; †Unit: Ten thousand won/month.

Table 4
Correlation among Professionalism, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Practice Environment, Turnover Intention (N=209)
jkana-20-576-i004.jpg
Table 5
Predictors of Nurses' Turnover Intention (N=209)
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    Note. Missing responses excluded.

    ICU/ER=Intensive care unit/emergency room; †Unit: Ten thousand won/month.

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    Note. Missing responses excluded.

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    Correlation among Professionalism, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Practice Environment, Turnover Intention (N=209)

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    Table 1 Demographic and General Characteristics of Participants (N=209)

    Note. Missing responses excluded.

    ICU/ER=Intensive care unit/emergency room; †Unit: Ten thousand won/month.

    Table 2 Degree of Professionalism, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Practice Environment, and Turnover Intention (N=209)

    Table 3 Professionalism, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Practice Environment, and Turnover Intention according to General Characteristics of Participants (N=209)

    Note. Missing responses excluded.

    ICU/ER=Intensive care unit/emergency room; †Unit: Ten thousand won/month.

    Table 4 Correlation among Professionalism, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Practice Environment, Turnover Intention (N=209)

    Table 5 Predictors of Nurses' Turnover Intention (N=209)

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