J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2014 Dec;20(5):576-586. 10.11111/jkana.2014.20.5.576.

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

• Hwang YS
• Kang KH

• KMID: 2321272
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2014.20.5.576

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Turnover intention; Professionalism; Job involvement; Organizational commitment; Practice environment

MeSH Terms

Cross-Sectional Studies
Intention*
Surveys and Questionnaires

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