Date of Conferral

9-3-2025

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Health Services

Advisor

Cheryl Cullen

Abstract

The emergency nursing profession faces a critical challenge with a declining workforce and a high prevalence of workplace violence (WPV), which negatively impacts nurse job satisfaction. This quantitative study examined the relationships among nursing resilience, time elapsed since WPV exposure, and job satisfaction among emergency nurses (ENs) in the United States. Grounded in resilience and Herzberg’s two-factor theories, this study used a cross-sectional, correlational design. A national, anonymous online survey was distributed via social media, using a sharable QR code to recruit participants. The survey consisted of a total of 52 items, and collected demographic data, and time elapsed since WPV exposure. Resilience was measured using the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC10) and job satisfaction was measured using the 36-item Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS). A total of 39 ENs participated. Findings from multiple linear regression indicated no significant relationships or moderating effects among baseline resilience, job satisfaction, and elapsed time since WPV exposure (p = .137b). Neither resilience (p = .504b) nor elapsed time since WPV exposure (p = .187b) significantly correlated with job satisfaction. The findings of this study do not support a relationship between the measured variables within this sample. These results suggest a need for larger sample sizes and qualitative research to explore these complex dynamics further. By deepening understanding of factors influencing EN job satisfaction, findings may contribute to positive social change by informing strategies that foster a more resilient and satisfied nursing workforce, thereby enhancing the quality and stability of public health outcomes.

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