A Study on Job Satisfaction among Nurses

Abstract

Nursing is one of the stressful jobs in health sector. The level of job satisfaction in the profession remains a matter of concern. Globally, there are mounting concerns about nurses’ job satisfaction because it’s pivotal role in nurse turn over and quality of care of patients. Poor job conditions and limited resources are reducing job satisfaction and motivation among nurses in low income countries. Here, in this research study, the aim was to discover the job satisfaction among nurses (BSc and General). A group of 60 nurses from Thrissur district were recruited to participate in the study via random sampling technique. The data were collected using the IJS (Index of job satisfaction) Scale. Result shows that there is no significant difference among BSc and general nurses with regard to their job satisfaction.