Abstract

The profession of nursing is evolving as a result of the changes in the characteristics of practicing nurses. There are currently five generations of nurses in practice: Silent Generation, Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z. Each generation of nurses possess unique characteristics as a result of the time frame in which they were born and matured, and their differing worldviews are influencing how they view and practice nursing. Although there is a significant amount of research documenting how the different generations of nurses have influenced the profession, Generation Z has yet to be studied over time because of their recent entry into practice. The purpose of this study was to investigate the lived professional experiences of Generation Z Registered Nurses and determine their levels of job satisfaction, occupational commitment, and intent to stay in nursing to understand better what impact the group may have on the profession. Straus and Howe's Generational Theory served as the theoretical underpinning for the study as it helps to explain why and how every generation develops distinctly different attributes. The study utilized a Husserlian Phenomenological approach that was guided by semi-structured interviews.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28542257; ProQuest document ID: 2572619048. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Sarah E. Abalos, PhD, MSN

Sigma Membership

Zeta Psi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Job Satisfaction, Occupational Commitment, Intent to Stay, Generational Theory, Generation Z Registered Nurses

Advisor

Sharon M. Mills-Wisneski

Second Advisor

Maria Grandinetti

Third Advisor

Kathryn Spiegel

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Wilkes University

Degree Year

2021

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-11-18

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