Date of Conferral
9-1-2025
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Nursing
Advisor
Leslie Hussey
Abstract
Nurse job satisfaction remains a critical issue in healthcare, as it directly impacts patient care quality, nurse retention, and organizational performance. Despite numerous organizational efforts, there is limited qualitative insight into how nurses perceive strategies aimed at improving their satisfaction. The purpose of my study, guided by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, was to explore nurses’ perceptions of organizational strategies designed to enhance job satisfaction, with a particular focus on interventions such as pay incentives, workplace safety, career development opportunities, nurse residency programs, and initiatives promoting well-being. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 RNs having at least 1 year of professional experience. Thematic analysis revealed five key themes: (a) compensation and staffing, (b) workplace safety, (c) team collaboration, (d) recognition, and (e) professional growth. Findings indicated that job satisfaction increases when nurses feel safe, supported, respected, and provided with opportunities to grow professionally. Notably, participants emphasized the significance of psychological safety and professional development, particularly in a post-pandemic context. Recommendations for future research involve examining long-term effects of career advancement strategies and organizational support mechanisms on nurse well-being and workforce stability. Findings contribute to the existing body of literature by reaffirming the importance of foundational needs while highlighting evolving expectations in modern healthcare which affect positive social change.
Recommended Citation
Moodie-Brown, Kerine J., "Examining Nurses’ Perspectives of Organizational Strategies Designed to Enhance Job Satisfaction" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 18241.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/18241
