Abstract

Today's nursing workforce represents the most diverse group of multi-generational workers. These differences are noted in personality traits, commitment to organization, and job satisfaction. By understanding workers from each of the generations, healthcare leaders can leverage the differences and commonalities to establish a successful work environment.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Peggy Lee, EdD, MS, RN, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Thomas Kippenbrock, EdD, MSN, RN, Nursing, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Teri Boyd, EdD, RN, Goldfarb School of Nursing, Barnes Jewish College, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Jan Emory, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ling Chen, PhD, MSPH, Washington University St. Louis, Clayton, Missouri, USA

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Keywords:

Job Satisfaction Attributes, Multi-generational Workforce, Organizational Commitment

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Adapting to a multi-generational nursing workforce

Washington, DC, USA

Today's nursing workforce represents the most diverse group of multi-generational workers. These differences are noted in personality traits, commitment to organization, and job satisfaction. By understanding workers from each of the generations, healthcare leaders can leverage the differences and commonalities to establish a successful work environment.