Aims This review aimed to systematically assess the findings of primary studies to identify the factors associated with nurse job satisfaction in rural and urban contexts while analysing the findings according to Herzberg's theory. Background While there is evidence linking several factors to nurses' job satisfaction, gaps still exist in understanding the differences between factors affecting job satisfaction for nurses working in rural and urban settings. Design Systematic review with narrative summary. Data sources Six databases were used to identify original studies that discuss the factors associated with the nurse's job satisfaction between 1998–2018. Review methods Two authors independently reviewed each study using the Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal checklists. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses statement to report and examine the study biases systematically. Results A total of 38 studies were selected for this review. Physical working environment and authority and freedom were the most frequently reported factors associated with nurses’ job satisfaction. Several extrinsic, intrinsic, personal, and community factors were also found to be associated with nurses’ job satisfaction. Urban studies tended to focus on extrinsic factors, whereas there was more balance between the two sets of factors in rural studies. Conclusion Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors play an essential role in nurses’ job satisfaction. Future research should use more robust research methods and pay more attention to contrasting rural and urban contexts. Herzberg's theory can provide conceptual clarity when investigating the factors associated with nurses’ job satisfaction. Impact This review discussed the factors associated with nurses’ job satisfaction in rural and urban settings. The findings linked several extrinsic and intrinsic factors to nurses’ job satisfaction. Nursing management should search for the perfect blend of intrinsic and extrinsic factors based on nurses’ needs and organizational commitment to improve nurses’ job satisfaction.

AimsTo: (a) identify the differences and similarities in the extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence job satisfaction among nurses in urban and rural Ontario; and (b) determine the impact of job satisfaction on nurses’ turnover intention among nurses working in rural and urban settings in Ontario.DesignCross‐sectional correlational design was used for this study.MethodsData were collected between May 2019–July 2019 in southern Ontario. Participants (N=349) completed the Acute Care Nurses’ Job Satisfaction Scale and The Anticipated Turnover Scale. A stratified sampling technique was used for recruiting the sample population and participants were given the option to respond either online or by mailed survey.ResultsThere was no significant difference between rural and urban nurses in either overall job satisfaction level or turnover intention. Peer support/work conditions, quality of supervision, and achievement/job interest/responsibility were significant predictors of job satisfaction. There was a significant difference between rural and urban nurses in terms of satisfaction from benefits and job security and the nurses’ job satisfaction levels correlated negatively with their turnover intention.ConclusionSeveral extrinsic and intrinsic factors are associated with nurses’ job satisfaction in rural and urban settings. Developing strategies that improve satisfaction by modulating these specific factors may improve nurses’ job satisfaction and reduce turnover.ImpactThis study discussed how working in a rural or urban hospital may affect nurses’ job satisfaction and turnover intention. The findings can help in improving nurses’ job satisfaction and inform workforce planning to increase nurses’ retention.

Background and PurposeFactors affecting nurses' job satisfaction in the acute care setting may differ from nurses working in other settings. The aim of this study was to develop a new tool that measure the job satisfaction of acute care nurses who provide direct patient care.MethodsContent validity then exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were used for validation of the new tool using a random sample of 349 acute care nurses.FindingsThe EFA resulted in 31 items suggesting 6 factors were present in the instrument. The identified factors were: achievement/job interest/responsibility, hospital policy, quality of supervision, peer support/work condition, growth/advancement, and benefits/job security.ConclusionA new tool for measuring acute care nurses' job satisfaction was developed based on a robust theoretical foundation and demonstrated sound psychometric properties.

Aim:The aim of this study was to validate a job satisfaction scale among acute care nurses in the context of Qatar.Design: Cross-sectional correlational survey.Methods: A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit 295 acute care nurses between June 2021-September 2021. Exploratory factor analysis followed by confirmatory factor analysis was used for item reduction and convergent and discriminant validity evaluation. Pearson's correlations were conducted to evaluate the concurrent and convergent validity of the revised scale. Reliability was tested using several internal consistency indicators.Results: A revised scale was proposed, the Acute Care Nurses Job Satisfaction Scale-Revised (ACNJSS-R) scale; it is composed of 13 items loaded on five factors. The composite reliability and the maximal reliability were >.7 for all factors. The study provides empirical support for the validity and reliability of the ACNJSS-R scale.

Student satisfaction has been one of the core factors in retaining and attracting international business students to educational institutions. The ability to know the level of students' satisfaction and the factors affecting it can add a competitive advantage and is considered an opportunity to act proactively in education business. While this information has substantial impact on institutional marketing strategies, there is a dearth of information about the level of satisfaction of business students in Northern Ontario, a vast geographical area representing only a small percentage of the Canadian population. This study aims to fill the gap in existing knowledge about international business students in a regional context. The study addresses the following questions: 1)What is the level of satisfaction of international business students studying in this northern Ontario region? 2)What are the perceived factors that affect the level of satisfaction of international business students in the region? Data were collected from international business students at Laurentian University using the Service Quality Model (SERVQUAL) to develop the conceptual framework guide. The model provided an explanation for the relation between the quality of service and customer expectations. The results of this study showed a satisfaction level that was lower than expected for international business students. This was evident particularly for females who had taken fewer courses with limited work experience and for graduate students. However, students-especially females-with more work experience were more satisfied. The findings lead to a number of implications for future research related to the formulation of curriculum and administrative policy.