Jessica Elizabeth Kate D. Munoz, Jessica Nadine S. Onda,
Archie S. Pantoja, Joanne Kristine C. Perez & Bella P. Magnaye (PhD),
Cecilia C. Pring (RN, PhD)
College of Nursing, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas City,
Philippines
Date Received: October 25, 2018; Date Revised: January 8, 2019
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Jessica Elizabeth Kate D. Munoz, Jessica Nadine S. Onda, Archie S. Pantoja, Joanne...
This study aimed to assess nurses who are working even beyond retirement age. Quantitative design with fifty (50) respondents from selected hospitals in Batangas was purposively chosen as respondents in the study. Results revealed that respondents preferred to work beyond retirement age because of certain reasons such as dedication, benefaction, satisfaction and necessity. Nurses working beyond retirement age agreed that it will help boost their physical, emotional and social capabilities. The study revealed that nurses working beyond retirement age are still capable of doing their duties and responsibilities within their limitations. Moreover, Nurses work beyond retirement age because it gives them both the opportunity to continue utilize their professional skills and the opportunity to continue their professional commitment in helping improve the lives of other people. Lastly, the respondents disagreed that incidence of work-related injuries was encountered due to the fact that retired nurses are physically fit and healthy.
Keywords – Retirement, Retirement Age, Nurses