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JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Multi-Generational Nursing Workforce: Analysis of Psychological
Capital by Generation and Shift
Author(s): Johanna Sweet, Susan Swayze
Citation: Johanna Sweet, Susan Swayze, (2017) "The Multi-Generational Nursing Workforce: Analysis of Psychological Capital by Generation and Shift," Journal of Organizational Psychology, Vol. 17, Iss. 4 , pp. 19-28
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to identify if psychological capital scores varied by generation and shift. 203 nurses, from all shifts at a 350 bed community hospital, completed the 24-item psychological capital questionnaire and descriptive survey questions. Nurses overall psychological capital scores and selfefficacy significantly varied by generation, with Baby Boomers having the highest overall level of psychological capital, followed by Generation X, and Millennials. Self-efficacy was greater for nurses working on day shift, as compared to night shift. Nurse Leaders should examine the role of psychological capital and intervention initiatives for retention, productivity, and improved patient care.
