J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2023 Jun;29(3):203-212. 10.11111/jkana.2023.29.3.203.

Influence of Nurses’ General and Job-related Characteristics, Nursing Practice Environment, and Grit on the Intent to Stay among Operating Room Nurses

• Lee J
• Lee H

• KMID: 2549357
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2023.29.3.203

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to examine the influence of nurses’ general and job-related characteristics, nursing practice environment, and grit on the intent to stay of operating room nurses.
Methods
This descriptive study focused on 198 operating room nurses employed in university hospitals at Busan metropolitan city and Kyungnam district, with a minimum of six months of experience in the operating room. Data were collected between February 16, 2022 and May 25, 2022, using self-report questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 21.0.
Results
The average of operating room nurses' intent to stay was 5.01, indicating a high intent to stay. Positive correlations were found between grit(r=.58, p<.001) and nursing practice environment(r=.36, p<.001) with intent to stay. Grit(β=.52, p<.001) and nursing practice environment(β=.13, p=.035) significantly influenced the intent to stay and explained 35% of the variance in the intent to stay.
Conclusion
The findings of this study suggest that strengthening nurses’ grit and providing a healthy practice environment may help increase their intent to stay. Developing a grit-enhancing program, especially one that fosters enthusiasm and perseverance toward long-term goals, can improve operating room nurses’ psychological resources and enhance their willingness to stay.

Keyword

Operating room nursing; Health facility environment; Personnel turnover