SATISFACTION WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY AS AN INDICATOR OF SELF-REALIZATION OF NURSES

Abstract

Summary. Readiness for professional self-realization, which provides maximum satisfaction from professional activities, according to researchers, includes many components.

The aim of the study – to analyze the components of the professional activity of nurses and their satisfaction in accordance with the duration of their work.

Materials and Methods. 61 nurses took part in the survey. Respondents were divided into 4 groups according to the duration of work: group 1 – work experience up to 5 years, group 2 – work experience 6–10 years, group 3 – work experience 11–20 years, group 4 – work over 20 years. We measured the importance of work and job satisfaction, which is based on the theory of motivation  of F. Herzberg and adapted for marketing research of treatment and prevention facilities.

Results. Among the main motivators of work (perform interesting work; achieve personal goals while working; have the opportunity for professional growth; receive a salary in accordance with the volume and quality of work; participate and feel the importance of their work in achieving the results of treatment and prevention; participate in decision-making on health care issues) nurses, regardless of length of service, consider it most important to receive a decent salary in accordance with the volume and quality of work performed. Among other important components, nurses from all research groups highlight comfortable working conditions and good relationships with colleagues.

Conclusions. To the greatest extent, the satisfaction of nurses with professional activities is associated with the ability to feel part of the team, to a lesser extent – with pay.