Catherine Mae B. Dimandal, Ma. Kristina V. Vergara,
Sherlyn C. Vergara, Crystal Joy B. Villoria & Bella P. Magnaye,
Cecilia C. Pring
College of Nursing, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas City,
Philippines
Date Received: August 5, 2018; Date Revised: October 8, 2018
Current Employment Status of Registered Nurses in Non – Health Care Institutions 820 KB 2 downloads
Catherine Mae B. Dimandal, Ma. Kristina V. Vergara, Sherlyn C. Vergara, Crystal Joy...
The study aimed to explore on the current employment status of registered nurses in non – health care institutions. The researchers utilized a descriptive method of research and get participants from selected malls, call center companies and food chains. A survey method data collection through questionnaires was used. The profile of the respondents identified was investigated using frequency distribution. The researchers provided discussion on the data gained from the interview. Weighted mean was used to identify the current employment status of registered nurses in non-health care institution in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude in the workplace. The study shows that majority of the respondents’ age are ranging from 21-25-year-old. Most of them are females, working as a medical representative, call center agent and medical transcriptionist because this job offers higher salary compared in working in hospital institution. Also, most of them are staff having the length of service ranging from 1-2 years. Nurses who are currently underemployed can adapt well to their present employment, mainly because their employer provides them with necessary trainings and seminars, they are disciplined, flexible and their communication skills were greatly maximized. Their reason for staying in their current job is mainly because they love their work and also because the salary offered to them is high.
Keywords – employment status, non – health care institution, registered nurses