Seyedeh Roya Mousavi, Kourosh Amini, Farhad Ramezanibadr, Mahin Roohani,
Volume 24, Issue 3 (11-2018)
Abstract
Background & Aim: A desirable level of happiness among nurses is related to the quality of nursing care services. This study aimed to evaluate the level of happiness among nurses and its’ relation to some demographic factors in Zanjan province- 2017.
Methods & Materials: In this cross sectional study, 371 nurses employed in the hospitals affiliated to Zanjan University of medical sciences were participated. The Oxford happiness inventory was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test through the SPSS software version 16. A P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of age of samples were 32.2±7.08. Most nurses were female (86.79%) and married (68.46%). Most nurses had a bachelor’s degree (94.88%) and the rest of them had a master’s degree. The mean score of happiness in nurses was 43.1±13.3 (the range 0-87). Concerning the demographic and occupational variables, a statistically significant relationship was found between job satisfaction and happiness level (P=0.049).
Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, the level of happiness in the nurses was at an acceptable level. Considering the relationship between happiness and job satisfaction, and given the importance of job satisfaction in the motivation and retention of nurses in the profession, it is necessary to pay attention to this matter.
Naeimeh Sarkhani, Hooman Shahsavari, Nasrin Nikpeyma,
Volume 32, Issue 1 (4-2026)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Newly graduated nurses play a vital role in fulfilling hospital workforce requirements; however, their transition into teaching hospitals is accompanied by numerous challenges. Thus, this study aimed to explore the challenges faced by newly graduated nurses when selecting teaching hospitals for healthcare service provision.
Methods & Materials: This descriptive qualitative study was conducted in 2023 with the participation of 36 undergraduate nursing students from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, who were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected via semi-structured individual interviews. The data were analyzed manually using framework analysis, and the trustworthiness of the data was established based on Guba and Lincoln’s criteria.
Results: Data analysis led to the extraction of 11 subcategories and 5 main categories. The identified categories included: challenges related to nursing services (e.g., heavy workload); human relations challenges (e.g., lack of choice in preferred wards); financial challenges (e.g., salary and benefit delays); accessibility challenges (e.g., long commuting distance); and challenges related to the low priority of hospital employment (e.g., due to the intention to continue education).
Conclusion: The findings revealed that newly graduated nurses face a range of challenges throughout the process of selecting teaching hospitals. These results underscore the need for health policymakers and hospital managers to focus on improving working conditions, enhancing financial and human support, facilitating easier access, and offering motivational incentives. Utilizing these findings can contribute to the development of effective strategies for attracting and retaining newly graduated nurses in teaching hospitals.
