Objective To assess the turnover intention of the in-service nurses from an evening university in Kunming, and to explore potential influencing factors.
Methods A total of 365 nurses matriculated to Class 2011 pursuing in-service training in Kunming Medical University were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire on demographic characteristics, occupational attributes, turnover intention, and potential associated factors.
Results The nurses with low, middle, high levels of turnover intention accounted for 15.07%, 71.23%, and 13.70% of total subjects respectively. Statistical differences were found in current life stress (P=0.003), job perception (P=0.001), and promotion opportunity (P=0.026) among the above three groups. According to the results of principal component analysis, indicators of personal, family, and social relationships, salary and benefits package, and career development explained 74.36% for the potential influencing factors of the nurses' turnover intention.
Conclusion A moderate level of turnover intention is identified for the selected nurses. Personal, family, and social relationships show the greatest influence on their turnover intention, the second is salary and benefits package, and the third is career development.
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