Investigation and Analysis on the Factors Influencing Turnover Intention of Nurses in Hanchuan City of Hubei Province
Liu Bing · Chinese Journal of Social Medicine · 2012
Objectives To provide reference for improving the quality of nursing and optimize nursing human capital by exploring the factors influencing turnover intention of nurses.Methods 206 registered nurses from 12 hospitals in Hanchuan city were recruited by accidental sampling method and investigated with a questionnaire including demographic information,turnover intention,job satisfaction and organizational commitment.Results The turnover intention of nurses was not very high and the average score was 15.69±2.93.The regression analysis showed that the score of organizational commitment(β=-0.308),job satisfaction(β=-0.250) and professional title(β=-0.165) were the factors influencing turnover intention.Conclusions In order to reduce nurses' turnover intention,the competent departments of health and hospital managers should improve material treatment,emphasize inspiration and configure personnel scientifically.