Practice characteristics and satisfaction of contemporary nonphysician providers

Mentoring new nurse practitioners to accelerate their development as primary care providers: A literature review

“…They found 72% of respondents to be minimally satisfied to satisfied (Kacel et al, 2005, p. 30). These findings support the previous work of Koelbel et al (1991), Strickland and Hanson (1995), and Kleinpell (1997). New NPs with 0–1 years of experience had the highest job satisfaction in all areas but all scores declined in every category up until 8–11 years of experience.…”

Measurement of nurse practitioner job satisfaction in a midwestern state

“…Highest satisfaction scores in this study were all intrinsic factors, which included sense of accomplishment, autonomy, challenge, and ability to deliver quality care. These very same factors were listed as job satisfiers in studies by Koelbel et al (1991a), Strickland and Hanson (1995), Kleinpell (1997), and Misener and Cox (2001). Lowest satisfaction scores among NPs in this study consisted of extrinsic factors such as monetary issues, lack of involvement in research, and lack of time provided to serve on professional committees.…”

“…Koelbel et al (1991b) found approximately 90% of NPs scored in the upper half of global‐satisfaction scales. Likewise, Strickland and Hanson (1995) identified 93% of nonphysician providers as satisfied with their occupational choice. Kleinpell (1997) found acute‐care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) to be satisfied with their positions overall.…”

“…Intrinsic aspects of the work itself such as autonomy, time spent in direct patient care, challenge, and sense of accomplishment were all listed as satisfiers (Kleinpell, 1997;Koelbel et al, 1991a;Misener & Cox, 2001;Strickland & Hanson, 1995). Conversely, extrinsic factors such as compensation, lack of prescriptive privilege, administrative constraints, lack of promotion, method of reimbursement, scope of practice limited by physician supervision regulations, and lack of involvement in research were expressed as job dissatisfiers (Beal, Stevens, & Quinn, 1997;Keith, Coburn, & Mahoney, 1998;Misener & Cox, 2001;Tri, 1991).…”

Social Work Gerontological Practice: The Need for Faculty Development in the New Millennium

“…What are the fundamental issues that social work faculty should be considering? Education must recognize that preventive services focusing on health promotion and wellness models will take on new importance (Strickland & Hanson, 1995;Ell & Northern, 1990). Clinical disease specialization, such as gerontological oncology social work services, will be critical in the care of the elderly, wherein the physiology of health, illness/ disability connects with the psychosocial and environmental context (Berkman, 1996;Berkman et al, 1996).…”