J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2010 Sep;16(3):314-325.

Career Ladder System Perceived by Nurses

• Park KO
• Lee YY

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate how nurses perceive the Career Ladder System(CLS).
METHODS
This study was a descriptive survey using questionnaires. Questionnaires were developed by an expert group. Participants included 161 nurses working in the Children's Hospital. The data were analyzed using factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, descriptive statistics, chi-square-test and ANCOVA.
RESULTS
This study revealed that nurses who advanced in their career ladders have a significantly higher perception of participation in their professional activities and a general comprehension of the CLS more than the nurses who did not advance in their career ladders. However, nurses who advanced in their career ladders have a significantly lower perception of the expected outcome of the CLS more than nurses who did not.
CONCLUSIONS
This result showed that nurses who had experienced in clinical advancement and recognition were highly motivated with their professional activities via the CLS as well as they considered it to allow professional growth.

Keyword

Career Ladders; Education; Nurses

MeSH Terms

Career Mobility
Comprehension
Surveys and Questionnaires

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