Table 1.
Pilot testing: Job Resources in Nursing (JRIN) dimensions (subscales) and item analysis (N = 89)
| Item | M | SD | r | Cronbach's α if item deleted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Supervision, recognition and feedback | ||||
| 1. I receive adequate praise and recognition from my supervisor for the work that I do | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.83 | 0.82 |
| 2. I do not have a clear understanding about what is expected of me in my nursing role[Link] | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.41 | 0.89 |
| 3. My supervisor is concerned with my welfare and the welfare of my colleagues working in this setting | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.65 | 0.85 |
| 4. I feel like my supervisor does not trust my judgement regarding my practice[Link] | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.61 | 0.81 |
| 5. The feedback from my supervisor about the work that I do is not adequate [Link] | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.72 | 0.84 |
| 6. I feel validated by my supervisor for a job well done | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.86 | 0.81 |
| B. Collegial support | ||||
| 1. I do not feel like my colleagues and support staff are helpful to me when I need assistance[Link] | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.54 | 0.84 |
| 2. There is a sense of mutual trust and respect between my colleagues and myself | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.75 | 0.80 |
| 3. I do not feel like I can rely on my colleagues to help me when I am having a difficult time at work [Link] | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.76 | 0.79 |
| 4. I would consider the communication between staff members in this setting to be open and honest | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.73 | 0.80 |
| 5. I do not feel like my colleagues are competent in their roles [Link] | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.33 | 0.87 |
| 6. I feel supported by my colleagues for the work that I do as a nurse | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.73 | 0.80 |
| C. Staffing and time | ||||
| 1. There are enough staff members in my work setting to get the job done | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.73 |
| 2. The nursing staff mix in my work setting is appropriate | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.62 | 0.74 |
| 3. My workplace is not able to accommodate the vacation time that I request[Link] | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.30 | 0.81 |
| 4. There are not enough support staff in my work setting [Link] | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.66 | 0.73 |
| 5. The time that I spend on non‐nursing duties is reasonable | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.45 | 0.78 |
| 6. I do not have enough time to do what is important (beyond just basic care) in my nursing role [Link] | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.62 | 0.74 |
| D. Technology | ||||
| 1. I do not have a good understanding of how to operate the medical technology required to do my job[Link] | 4.1 | 0.8 | −0.07 | 0.67 |
| 2. I have adequate internet access for use in my nursing practice | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.06 | 0.63 |
| 3. I am not satisfied with the availability of electronic communication with my co‐workers [Link] | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.39 | 0.51 |
| 4. I do not feel that my access to electronic patient information is adequate [Link] | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.48 | 0.46 |
| 5. My access to electronic resources (e.g., ordering of tests, access to patient information and results) is adequate for my nursing practice | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.57 | 0.42 |
| 6. I am able to provide better care because of the information systems and technology available to me | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.53 | 0.45 |
| E. Training, professional development and continuing education | ||||
| 1. I am able to access an adequate number of in‐services or continuing education activities | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.54 | 0.75 |
| 2. I do not receive adequate training on new technology [Link] | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.54 | 0.75 |
| 3. The orientation provided by my primary work setting adequately prepared me for my current nursing role | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.41 | 0.78 |
| 4. I do not have enough opportunities for professional growth and development [Link] | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.67 | 0.71 |
| 5. I do not feel that a sufficient amount of training is provided when I take on new nursing responsibilities and/or competencies [Link] | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.68 | 0.71 |
| 6. The information that I learn during in‐services or continuing education activities is helpful in my nursing role | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.44 | 0.77 |
| F. Autonomy and control | ||||
| 1. I do not feel like I have an adequate amount of decision‐making freedom in my nursing role [Link] | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.62 | 0.83 |
| 2. My job description is flexible (I am able to modify my daily duties or the type of work that I do) | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.67 | 0.82 |
| 3. I do not feel that I have direct influence on shaping my work environment and how care is provided in my work setting [Link] | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.73 | 0.81 |
| 4. Often I feel like I am not allowed to use my professional nursing judgement to act in my patient's best interest [Link] | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
| 5. I have the independence to make decisions that exceed usual nursing practice | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.41 | 0.87 |
| 6. I am proud that I am able to work autonomously in my role as a nurse in this setting | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| G. Support from care recipients and their family members | ||||
| 1. I feel motivated by the recognition that I receive from patients and their families | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.34 | 0.71 |
| 2. I am not satisfied with the level of closeness between myself, patients and their family members[Link] | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.42 | 0.70 |
| 3. I do not feel like patients and their family members appreciate my role as a nurse[Link] | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| 4. My interpersonal interactions with patients and their family members seem to offset some of my work‐related challenges | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.39 | 0.70 |
| 5. The level of support and assistance I receive from the family members of patients is not adequate[Link] | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.59 | 0.65 |
| 6. I am comfortable with knowing patients and their family members personally and in a sense I feel like I am caring | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.53 | 0.66 |
Bolded items were retained in the 24‐item JRIN Scale for further testing.
M: mean; r: corrected item‐total correlation; SD: standard deviation.
Reverse scored.