Examination of Job Satisfaction and Burnout Status of Pediatric Nurses: A Cross-sectional and Correlational Study Using Online Survey Research in Turkey

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the job satisfaction and burnout of Turkish pediatric nurses.

Design And Methods: An online survey of pediatric nurses was conducted between January 2018 and March 2019, enrolled 326 participants. Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory were used as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze.

Findings: Job satisfaction of younger and more inexperienced pediatric nurses was lower, while their burnout was higher. Negative relationship between job satisfaction, age, pediatric nursing experience, and burnout level was observed.

Practice Implications: Young and inexperienced nurses should be supported by pediatric nurse managers to increase job satisfaction and reduce burnout. Aspects of new nurses that need improvement should be identified and orientation programs should be planned.