Association between continuing education and job satisfaction of nurses employed in long-term care facilities

The purpose of this descriptive, correlational study was to investigate the relationship between continuing education and job satisfaction among RNs and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) employed in long-term care facilities. Herzberg's Motivational-Hygiene Theory was used as a framework to guid...

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Published in:The Journal of continuing education in nursing 1999-05, Vol.30 (3), p.108-113
Main Authors: Robertson, E M, Higgins, L, Rozmus, C, Robinson, J P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Education, Nursing, Continuing
Female
Geriatric Nursing - education
Humans
Job Satisfaction
Long-Term Care
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing Staff - psychology
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Summary:The purpose of this descriptive, correlational study was to investigate the relationship between continuing education and job satisfaction among RNs and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) employed in long-term care facilities. Herzberg's Motivational-Hygiene Theory was used as a framework to guide the design of the study. The Professional Educational Activities Scale and the McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale were completed by 110 nurses employed in long-term care facilities. No difference was found between type of employment status (full-time versus part-time) on the level of professional educational activities. However, RNs participated in more continuing education activities than LPNs. Nurses who reported higher family incomes also had greater participation in educational activities. Registered nurses reported greater job satisfaction than LPNs. No significant difference was found between the degree of job satisfaction for Black and White nurses. The results of this study indicated nurses who participated in more continuing education activities scored higher on the job satisfaction scale. As the elderly population increases, a critical need exists for nurses to be knowledgeable about current research-based information, including the economic and psychosocial effects of illness in later life. To provide the most effective care for the elderly population, nurses in long-term care must be knowledgeable about the complexity and specific characteristics of chronic illnesses. Continuing education activities are an important way to access this information.
ISSN:0022-0124
DOI:10.3928/0022-0124-19990501-06