Professionalism: the major factor influencing job satisfaction among Korean and Chinese nurses

Abstract

Professionalism was the most important factor influencing job satisfaction in both Korean and Chinese nurses. Enhancing nursing professionalism is recommended as a common strategy to improve nurses' job retention across different healthcare systems.

The Investigation and Analysis of Nurses Professionalism Using BIPN

“…Moreover, professionalism indicates attitudes that represent high levels of identification with and commitment to a specific profession [6]. Healthcare practice today is changing and advancing rapidly and demands highly professional nurses rather than just those with experience [7].…”

Staff Nurses' Intention to Remain Employed in Small- and Medium-Sized Hospitals, with a Focus on Their Working Conditions

“…Further, "Strong professional identity" did not directly influence "Appreciating the hospital's atmosphere." The factors of identity and motivation may associate with the intention to work as a nurse anywhere else rather with the intention to work for the current hospital (Hwang et al 2009). On the other hand, a strong correlation existed between "Strong professional identity" and "Rapport with coworkers."…”

“…However, when the financial conditions of hospitals are severe, as is commonly found today, turnover prevention by other means is preferable. Personal factors such as professional identity, job satisfaction, and a strong sense of belonging to a hospital may contribute to the goal (Lok and Crawford 2001;Hwang et al 2009). Beneficial working environments that include positive personal relationships such as effective social support at worksites may also motivate nursing staff to remain employed in their current posi-tions (AbuAlRub et al 2009).…”

Investigating the Relationship between Professionalism and (Technical, Human, and Perceptual) Skills of Managers in Poly Akril Company of Iran from Experts’ Viewpoint

“…The results indicated that professionalism causes the development of critical thinking and moral arguments. Hwang et al (2009), in their studies titled as "professionalism as the main factor influencing job satisfaction among nurses in Korea and China".A questionnaire was developed for measuring professionalism and job satisfaction of nurses and analyzing the results indicated that professionalism is a general factor affecting job satisfaction among nurses in Korea and China. In addition, professionalism has a positive relationship with job satisfaction in the two groups.…”