Job satisfaction among immigrant nurses in Israel and the United States of America

Itzhaki, Michal; Ea, Emerson; Ehrenfeld, Mally; Fitzpatrick, Joyce J.

doi:10.1111/j.1466-7657.2012.01035.x

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“…However, this finding was similar to the results of a study on job satisfaction of Filipino RNs in the USA that reported a negative association between length of stay and lower levels of satisfaction with professional status, task requirements and organizational policies (Itzhaki et al. ). Possible reasons underlying this observation may be related to the lack of opportunities for career advancement and lack of recognition of overseas‐qualified nurses' previous nursing skills and knowledge.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The finding that the longer overseas-qualified nurses remained in the host country, the less satisfied NESB nurses were with the work environment, was completely contrary to other studies that showed a positive correlation between length of stay and job satisfaction (Ea et al 2008;Xu et al 2008). However, this finding was similar to the results of a study on job satisfaction of Filipino RNs in the USA that reported a negative association between length of stay and lower levels of satisfaction with professional status, task requirements and organizational policies (Itzhaki et al 2013). Possible reasons underlying this observation may be related to the lack of opportunities for career advancement and lack of recognition of overseas-qualified nurses' previous nursing skills and knowledge.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…; Itzhaki et al. ). Cultural background also may have an impact on interactions with local nurses in the workplace.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Cultural background has been demonstrated to have a significant impact on job satisfaction among immigrant nurses (Ea et al 2008;Itzhaki et al 2013). Cultural background also may have an impact on interactions with local nurses in the workplace.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Job satisfaction of overseas‐qualified nurses working in Australian hospitals

Bhandari

Xiao

Belan

2014

International Nursing Review

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…; Itzhaki et al. ). Cultural background also may have an impact on interactions with local nurses in the workplace.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Job satisfaction of overseas‐qualified nurses working in Australian hospitals

Bhandari

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Belan

2014

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“…; Itzhaki et al. ). On the other hand, in a variety of past studies, autonomy and job satisfaction were dealt with as separate factors and the relationship between autonomy and job satisfaction was demonstrated (Carmel et al.…”

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Bilateral effects of hospital patient‐safety procedures on nurses’ job satisfaction

Inoue

Karima

Harada

2017

International Nursing Review

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Aim The aim of this study was to examine how hospital patient‐safety procedures affect the job satisfaction of hospital nurses. Additionally, we investigated the association between perceived autonomy and hospital patient‐safety procedures and job satisfaction. Background Recently, measures for patient safety have been recognized as an essential requirement in hospitals. Hospital patient‐safety procedures may enhance the job satisfaction of nurses by improving the quality of their work. However, such procedures may also decrease their job satisfaction by imposing excessive stress on nurses because they cannot make mistakes. Methods The participants included 537 nurses at 10 private hospitals in Japan (The surveys were collected from March to July 2012). Factors related to hospital patient‐safety procedures were demonstrated using factor analysis, and the associations between these factors and nurses’ self‐perceived autonomy and job satisfaction were examined using structural equation modelling. Findings Five factors regarding hospital patient‐safety procedures were extracted. Additionally, structural equation modelling revealed statistically significant associations between these factors and the nurses’ self‐perceived autonomy and job satisfaction. The findings showed that nurses’ perceived autonomy of the workplace enhanced their job satisfaction and that their perceptions of hospital patient‐safety procedures promoted their job satisfaction. However, some styles of chief nurses’ leadership regarding patient safety restrict nurses’ independent and autonomous decision‐making and actions, resulting in a lowering of job satisfaction. Conclusion and implications for nursing and health policy This study demonstrated that hospital patient‐safety procedures have ambiguous effects on nurses’ job satisfaction. In particular, chief nurses’ leadership relating to patient safety can have a positive or negative effect on nurses’ job satisfaction. The findings indicated that hospital managers should demonstrate positive attitudes to improve patient safety for nurses’ job satisfaction. In addition, policymakers in the hospitals should consider that chief nurses’ leadership styles may reduce autonomy and suppress nurses’ job satisfaction.

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Career Transitions of Highly Skilled Immigrants: Two Case Studies

Lane

Lee

2018

The Career Development Quart

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Highly skilled immigrants face many obstacles in transitioning their career from their home country to the United States and often face challenges in gaining recognition for their skills and credentials. By studying the specific stressors and protective factors these immigrants experience in their career transitions, career counselors can better assist this population through the process. Two phenomenological case studies were conducted to understand and describe the lived experience of highly skilled immigrants as they adapt to new careers in the United States. Four themes emerged from the interpretative phenomenological analysis: loss of community, lack of voice, frustration with U.S. education and regulatory systems, and pride in vocation. Findings suggest that career counselors should engage in advocacy for this group and promote vocational pride and community engagement. Future research should elaborate on the specific circumstances of highly skilled immigrants from diverse demographic backgrounds and professions.

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Job satisfaction among immigrant nurses in Israel and the United States of America

Abstract: Generalization of the findings is limited, because a convenience sample was used to recruit FSU and Filipino immigrant RNs.

Cited by 18 publications

References 26 publications

Job satisfaction of overseas‐qualified nurses working in Australian hospitals

Job satisfaction of overseas‐qualified nurses working in Australian hospitals

Bilateral effects of hospital patient‐safety procedures on nurses’ job satisfaction

Career Transitions of Highly Skilled Immigrants: Two Case Studies

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