Table 6.
Factor structure, reliability and mean scores of the final 24‐item Job Resources in Nursing (JRIN) Scale (N = 2,774)
| Job resources factors | Mean (SD) | Factor loadings | Cronbach's α |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision, recognition and feedback | |||
| 1. I receive adequate praise and recognition from my supervisor for the work that I do | 3.2 (1.0) | 0.87 | 0.88 |
| 2. I feel validated by my supervisor for a job well done | 0.87 | ||
| 3. My supervisor is concerned with my welfare and the welfare of my colleagues working in this setting | 0.79 | ||
| 4. The feedback from my supervisor about the work that I do is not adequate[Link] | 0.70 | ||
| Training, professional development and continuing education | |||
| 1. I do not have enough opportunities for professional growth and development[Link] | 3.2 (0.9) | 0.82 | 0.84 |
| 2. I am able to access an adequate number of in‐services or continuing education activities | 0.78 | ||
| 3. I do not receive adequate training on new technology[Link] | 0.77 | ||
| 4. I do not feel that a sufficient amount of training is provided when I take on new nursing responsibilities and/or competencies[Link] | 0.72 | ||
| Collegial support | |||
| 1. There is a sense of mutual trust and respect between my colleagues and myself | 4.0 (0.7) | 0.79 | 0.77 |
| 2. I feel supported by my colleagues for the work that I do as a nurse | 0.78 | ||
| 3. I do not feel that I can rely on my colleagues to help me when I am having a difficult time at work[Link] | 0.75 | ||
| 4. I do not feel like my colleagues are competent in their roles[Link] | 0.68 | ||
| Staffing and time | |||
| 1. There are enough staff members in my work setting to get the job done | 2.9 (0.9) | 0.83 | 0.78 |
| 2. I do not have adequate time to do what is important (beyond just basic care) in my nursing role[Link] | 0.74 | ||
| 3. The nursing staff mix in my work setting is appropriate | 0.71 | ||
| 4. There are not enough support staff in my work setting[Link] | 0.69 | ||
| Technology | |||
| 1. I do not feel that my access to electronic patient information is adequate[Link] | 3.3 (0.8) | 0.82 | 0.75 |
| 2. My access to electronic resources (e.g., ordering of tests, access to patient information and results) is adequate for my nursing practice | 0.77 | ||
| 3. I am able to provide better care because of the information systems and technology available to me | 0.72 | ||
| 4. I am not satisfied with the availability of electronic communication with my co‐workers[Link] | 0.61 | ||
| Autonomy and control | |||
| 1. I do not feel that I have an adequate amount of decision‐making freedom in my nursing role[Link] | 3.4 (0.7) | 0.75 | 0.74 |
| 2. Often I feel like I am not allowed to use my professional nursing judgement to act in my patient's best interest[Link] | 0.74 | ||
| 3. I do not feel that I have direct influence on shaping work environment and how care is provided in my work setting[Link] | 0.73 | ||
| 4. My job description is flexible (I am able to modify my daily duties or the type of work that I do) | 0.55 | ||
Scoring: 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = disagree; 3 = neutral; 4 = agree; 5 = strongly agree (including a “not applicable” response option is not recommended). JRIN 6‐factor structure explaining 63% of the variance. Total Cronbach's alpha across all JRIN factors National Survey α = 0.88. Case mean imputation guidelines: For each 4‐item subscale, the case mean may be imputed where 25% or less of items is missing (i.e., one item; El‐Masri & Fox‐Wasylyshyn, 2005); if the participant's subscale is missing 2 or more items, then that participant's subscale should be discarded.
Reverse‐scored items: (4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23).