Abstract

A stable nurse workforce, job satisfaction, and the quality of nursing work environments play an important role in securing high-quality patient outcomes. Workplace incivility contributes to job dissatisfaction for RNs. Finding novel ways to improve work environments to reduce turnover intent is critical for ensuring excellent patient outcomes.

Authors

Jean McHugh

Author Details

Jean McHugh, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, University Hospital of Brooklyn & SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Nursing Work Environment, Turnover Intentions, Workplace Incivility

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Workplace incivility and turnover intention in registered nurses in acute care settings

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A stable nurse workforce, job satisfaction, and the quality of nursing work environments play an important role in securing high-quality patient outcomes. Workplace incivility contributes to job dissatisfaction for RNs. Finding novel ways to improve work environments to reduce turnover intent is critical for ensuring excellent patient outcomes.