• Dr. Ana Vaz De Braganca

Background and Objective: Amidst the lack of desire to join the profession, the limited awareness about the expanded roles and advancement opportunities, the view of the profession as physically challenging and less respected, there are varied motives for a career choice in nursing. This study aims to explore the motives and the influence on job satisfaction among experienced clinical nurses. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 1057 nurses were randomly selected as a proportionate sample. Results: Descriptive analysis showed prospects as the most reported career choice motive followed by social influence. Family influence was the least reported. Structural equation modelling showed no significant influence of career choice motivation on job satisfaction. However, regression analysis indicated significant influence of prospects and combined influence with social influence on job satisfaction among nurses, but not family influence. ANOVA showed significant association between qualification, level and sector of health care organization and job satisfaction among nurses. Age, marital status, area of work and experience had no significant association with job satisfaction. Interpretation and Conclusion: Generally nurses pursue career in nursing to achieve personal and professional prospects and satisfaction. Health care administrators need to plan effective strategies towards career counseling for the aspiring nurses and monitoring and improving job satisfaction among experienced nurses.

career choice motivation, job satisfaction, nurses, regression, ANOVA

"Career Choice Motivation and Job Satisfaction among Experienced Clinical Nurses", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no.d718-d730, July-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2107483.pdf

"Career Choice Motivation and Job Satisfaction among Experienced Clinical Nurses", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no. ppd718-d730, July-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2107483.pdf