abstract: 'AimTo examine the level of job satisfaction of nurse

  practitioners/advanced practice nurses in developing and developed

  countries.

  BackgroundThe nurse practitioner/advanced practice nurse has the

  advanced, complex skills and experience to play an important role in

  providing equitable health care across all nations.

  IntroductionKey factors that contribute to health disparities include

  lack of access to global health human resources, the right skill mix of

  healthcare providers and the satisfaction and retention of quality

  workers.

  MethodsThe study utilized a descriptive analysis and cross-sectional

  survey methodology with quantitative and qualitative sections of 1419

  job satisfaction survey respondents from an online survey.

  ResultsAge, number of hours worked in a week and length of time that

  nurse practitioners/advanced practice nurses worked in their current

  jobs were statistically significant in job satisfaction. A key barrier

  was the lack of respect from supervisors and physicians.

  DiscussionIt was clear from the number of comments in the qualitative

  section of the survey that having a wide scope of practice is rewarding

  and challenging to the nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse.

  Conclusion and implications for health policyThe challenges to transform

  healthcare gaps of access into a better distribution of health care in

  all countries would constitute a systematic change in policy including

  providing education and training for doctors and nurses that will match

  the skills needed in the workplace; emphasizing the right skill mix for

  the healthcare team; supporting advanced practice nurses in the

  workplace; and utilizing all healthcare providers to the fullest extent

  of their abilities.'
affiliation: 'Steinke, MK (Corresponding Author), Indiana Univ, Kokomo Sch Nursing,
  2300 South Washington, Kokomo, IN 46904 USA.

  Steinke, M. K., Indiana Univ, Sch Nursing, Kokomo, IN USA.

  Rogers, M., Univ Huddersfield, Huddersfield, W Yorkshire, England.

  Lehwaldt, D., Dublin City Univ, Sch Nursing \& Human Sci, Dublin, Ireland.

  Lamarche, K., Athabasca Univ, Fac Hlth Disciplines, Athabasca, AB, Canada.'
author: Steinke, M. K. and Rogers, M. and Lehwaldt, D. and Lamarche, K.
author-email: msteinke@iuk.edu
author_list:
- family: Steinke
  given: M. K.
- family: Rogers
  given: M.
- family: Lehwaldt
  given: D.
- family: Lamarche
  given: K.
da: '2023-09-28'
doi: 10.1111/inr.12389
eissn: 1466-7657
files: []
issn: 0020-8132
journal: INTERNATIONAL NURSING REVIEW
keywords: 'Advanced Practice Nurse; Barriers to Job Satisfaction; Developed and

  Developing Countries; Facilitators of Job Satisfaction; Health Care;

  Mixed-Method Design; Nurse Practitioner'
keywords-plus: PRACTITIONERS; EDUCATION
language: English
month: JUN
number: '2'
number-of-cited-references: '37'
pages: 162-172
papis_id: e739f615d49765f1e0a835cb9f1b2ed8
ref: Steinke2018examinationadvanced
times-cited: '23'
title: An examination of advanced practice nurses' job satisfaction internationally
type: article
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volume: '65'
web-of-science-categories: Nursing
year: '2018'