Open Access, Peer-reviewed
pISSN 1225-9330
eISSN 2288-4955
    J Korean Acad Nurs Adm. 2010 Sep;16(3):286-294. Korean.
    Published online Sep 30, 2010.
    https://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2010.16.3.286
    Copyright © 2010 Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
    Original Article

    An Analysis of Nursing Competency affecting on Job Satisfaction and Nursing Performance among Clinical Nurses

    Na Sun Ha,1 and Jung Choi2
      • 1Professor, Department of Nursing, Seoil University, Korea.
      • 2Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Ansan College, Korea.
    • Correspondence: Ha, Na Sun. Department of Nursing, Seoil University, 49-3 Myeonmok-Dong, Jungnang-gu, Seoul 131-702, Korea. Tel: 82-2-490-7513, Fax: 82-2-490-7225, Email: hnshns@seoil.ac.kr
    Received July 05, 2010; Revised September 09, 2010; Accepted September 14, 2010.

    Abstract

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of nursing competency of nurses on job satisfaction and nursing performance.

    Method

    Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 368 nurses. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test and pearson correlation coefficient with SAS package were used for data analysis.

    Results

    The total mean score for nursing competency was 2.65, with scores for subcategories as follows: ethical competency 2.74, personal competency 2.65, esthetical competency 2.64, and scientific competency 2.61. The mean score of total job satisfaction was 3.18 on a 5 point scale, and nursing performance was 2.97 on a 4 point scale. Total nursing competency and total subcategories of nursing competency perceived by nurses were positively related to job satisfaction and nursing performance.

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, nursing competency of nurses influence job satisfaction and nursing performance. With these result, it is necessary to concentrate on improving nursing competency of nurses to increase job satisfaction and nursing performance.

    Keywords
    Clinical Competency; Job Satisfaction; Performance

    Tables

    Table 1
    General characteristics of the subjects (N=368)

    Table 2
    Nursing competency, job satisfaction and nursing performance (N=368)

    Table 3
    The nursing competency, job satisfaction and nursing performance by general characteristics (N=368)

    Table 4
    Correlation matrix of the study variables (N=368)

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    MeSH Terms
    Humans
    Job Satisfaction
    Phenothiazines
    Statistics as Topic
    Surveys and Questionnaires
    Metrics
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