Challenging and redesigning a new model to explain intention to leave nursing.

Background: It is important to have a full and detailed understanding of the factors that influence intention to leave nursing. It has been shown to be the best predictor of actual turnover, and turnover has a significant financial impact and also on the provision of care.

Aims: The aim is to examine the impact of predictive work environment factors on nurses' intention to leave their position and to explore contributing factors.

Structure and Content of a New Entrance Exam to Select Undergraduate Nursing Students.

Aim The aim of this study was to develop an evidence-based structure and content for the new nursing entrance examination. Background The purpose of the student selection process is to ensure that those admitted have the required aptitude, motivation and potential to successfully complete studies. Methods The literature reviews were collected using systematic searches in five electronic databases on the assessment of learning skills, social skills/ emotional intelligence and certainty of career choice of nursing applicants.

Workplace culture among operating room nurses.

Aims: To investigate the workplace culture in the Operating Room (OR) environment and the factors associated with it.

Background: In health care, the workplace culture affects the delivery and experience of care. The OR can be a stressful practice environment, where nurses might have occasionally either job stress or job satisfaction based on their competence.

The Relationship of Workplace Culture With Nursing-Sensitive Organizational Factors.

Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the relations of workplace culture on nursing-sensitive organizational factors.

Background: The need for standardized and valid measures for nursing-sensitive organizational outcomes has already been recognized in the literature.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 21 inpatient acute care units in 9 organizations at the municipal primary healthcare level was conducted.

Influence of workplace culture on nursing-sensitive nurse outcomes in municipal primary health care.

Aim: To explore the influence of workplace culture on sickness absences, overtime work and occupational injuries in municipal primary health care.

Background: The need to improve nursing sensitive outcomes has been highlighted. Therefore, an adequate understanding of the influence of workplace culture on nursing-sensitive nurse outcomes is essential for nurse managers to meet the requirements of improving nursing outcomes.