Implementation and Evaluation of Self-Scheduling in a Hospital System.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Inflexible work schedules affect job satisfaction and influence nurse turnover. Job satisfaction is a significant predictor of nurse retention. Acute care hospitals report that job satisfaction is influenced by autonomy and educational opportunity. This project discusses implementation of computer-based self-scheduling in a hospital system and its impact. It is important for staff development educators to be aware that self-scheduling may play a key role in autonomy, professional development, turnover, and hospital costs.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wright, C; McCartt, P; Raines, D; Oermann, MH
Published Date
- January 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 33 / 1
Start / End Page
- 19 - 24
PubMed ID
- 28059986
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2169-981X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 2169-9798
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/nnd.0000000000000324
Language
- eng