Relationship between Nurses’ Participation in Hospital Affairs and Their Career Commitment

Abstract

Background: Nurses constitute huge proportion of manpower within healthcare organization. Their commitment to nursing as a career is important issue that should be addressed, few researches have focused on the relation between nurses' participation in hospital affairs and their career commitment which will be consequently beneficial for both individuals and their employing organizations. Aim: The present study aimed to examine the relationship between nurses' participation in hospital affairs and career commitment. Setting: The study was carried out at eight intensive care units at Manial university hospital, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of staff nurses working at critical care units, the total number of the study sample (N=112). Tool: The three tools were used:1-demographic data. 2-The nurse participation in hospital affairs subscale of the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (NPHA of PES-NWI). 3-Career Commitment Questionnaire. Results & Conclusion: There was no relationship between nurses' participation in hospital affairs and career commitment and there was only significant relationship between nurses' education and nurses' participation in hospital affairs. Recommendations: It's recommended that hospital management needs to implement strategies to enhance supportive work climate, job-related benefits, improve nurses' participation in hospital affairs and in making decisions related to their practice that in turn improve nursing career commitment