Work environment perceptions of pediatric nurses.

Creator(s)

Karen S. Cox, Children's Mercy Hospital
Susan Teasley, Children's Mercy Hospitals and ClinicsFollow
Susan R. Lacey
Cathryn A. Carroll
Kathleen A. Sexton

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2007

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2006.05.005

Abstract

This study assessed whether pediatric nurse perceptions of the work environment differed (1) from nurses employed in nonpediatric settings, (2) by the type of pediatric practice setting, or (3) by year of birth. The results of the study suggested that pediatric nurses had more positive perceptions of unit support, workload, and overall nurse satisfaction than their colleagues working in nonpediatric facilities. Specific to pediatrics, younger nurses and those working in critical care settings seemed to be the happiest with their work environment.

Journal Title

Journal of pediatric nursing

Volume

22

Issue

1

First Page

9

Last Page

14

MeSH Keywords

Adult; Humans; Job Satisfaction; Middle Aged; Pediatric Nursing; Social Support; Workload

Keywords

Organizational Culture; Workload Perception

Recommended Citation

Cox, K. S., Teasley, S., Lacey, S. R., Carroll, C. A., Sexton, K. A. Work environment perceptions of pediatric nurses. Journal of pediatric nursing 22, 9-14 (2007).