Document Type : Original Article
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Head Nurse at Mansoura University Children Hospital, Mansoura university, Mansoura, Egypt
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Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of nursing, Mansoura university, Mansoura, EGYPT
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Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia Nursing Administration department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura university, Mansoura, Egypt.
10.21608/mnj.2025.351957.1477
Abstract
Background: Career development is a vital component of nurse workforce management, affecting both individual and organizational outcomes. In the evolving healthcare landscape, opportunities for professional development not only improve nurses' skills and abilities but also significantly contribute to job satisfaction and loyalty to the organization. Aim: To explore career development and its relationship with loyalty and job satisfaction among nurses. Method: This study utilized a descriptive correlational design, including stratified 252 nurses allocated proportionally from different units of Mansoura University Children Hospital. Data were collected through a self-reported questionnaire including four sections as follows: personal characteristics, nursing career development scale, loyalty scale, and job satisfaction scale. Results: The study revealed that nurses had a high level of career development perception, loyalty, and moderate levels of job satisfaction. Additionally, career development perception correlated positively with loyalty and job satisfaction among nurses. Conclusion: When nurses perceive career development chances positively, they are more motivated to demonstrate more loyalty to their organization and attain higher levels of job satisfaction. Recommendations: To improve nurse loyalty and job satisfaction, Nursing supervisors/Managers should implement structured career development programs that include frequent training, professional development workshops, and clear career advancement pathways to sustain a high perception of career development.
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