Career Ladder System Perceived by Nurses.
10.11111/jkana.2010.16.3.314
- Author:
Kwang Ok PARK
1
;
Yoon Young LEE
Author Information
1. Asan Academy Institute/Administration, Asan Medical Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Career Ladders;
Education;
Nurses
- MeSH:
Career Mobility;
Comprehension;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2010;16(3):314-325
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate how nurses perceive the Career Ladder System(CLS). METHODS: This study was a descriptive survey using questionnaires. Questionnaires were developed by an expert group. Participants included 161 nurses working in the Children's Hospital. The data were analyzed using factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, descriptive statistics, chi-square-test and ANCOVA. RESULTS: This study revealed that nurses who advanced in their career ladders have a significantly higher perception of participation in their professional activities and a general comprehension of the CLS more than the nurses who did not advance in their career ladders. However, nurses who advanced in their career ladders have a significantly lower perception of the expected outcome of the CLS more than nurses who did not. CONCLUSIONS: This result showed that nurses who had experienced in clinical advancement and recognition were highly motivated with their professional activities via the CLS as well as they considered it to allow professional growth.
