TURNOVER INTENTION AMONG INPATIENT NURSES : AN ANALYSIS OF ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Turnover intention refers to nurses' voluntary intention to leave their organization, which may lead to reduced quality of healthcare services, increased workload, and higher hospital operational costs. One of the factors influencing turnover intention is career development. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between career development and turnover intention among inpatient nurses. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 92 respondents selected from a population of 120 nurses using proportional random sampling. Data were collected using the Career Growth Scale for Nurses (CGSN) and the Turnover Intention Scale (TIS) questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed that 37 respondents (40.2%) had a moderate level of career development, while 47 respondents (51.1%) exhibited turnover intention. Spearman's rank correlation analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between career development and turnover intention (p < 0.001, r = −0.728). Better career development was associated with lower turnover intention.