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Article: Exploring social support and job satisfaction among associate degree program directors in California.(NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH)
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- Nursing Education Perspectives
- Article date:
- September 1, 2009
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ABSTRACT A troubling trend noted in California has been an increase in the number of open positions for program directors of associate degree registered nursing (ADRN) programs. Positions remain open for extended periods of time, and the number of qualified applicants for such positions is insufficient. The loss of and ensuing slow replacement of ADRN program directors can put these programs in jeopardy of student admission suspension, or, worse yet, closure by the state nursing board. In this exploratory study, variables of social support and job satisfaction were studied. Variables were found to be limited opportunities for peer interaction, expressed discontent, and ...