Perceptions of control over work conditions and clinical specialization as predictors of job satisfaction in groups of pediatric nurses

This study attempted to compare the relationship between perceived control over work conditions, clinical specialization, and job satisfaction in groups of pediatric nurses in the hospital setting. Registered nurses in two pediatric hospital settings completed questionnaires to determine overall job satisfaction scores, control scores and levels of clinical specialization. The data were then analyzed to compare differences using various statistical methods. It was concluded that although overall job satisfaction and control scores were low in the study settings, differences between groups were not statistically significant. Implications of these findings are important for future research as well as for nurse managers in the study setting.