Job satisfaction of active duty Army CRNAs

CRNAs have been credited as being the main providers of anesthesia to the U.S. military during the missions of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Bettin, 2004). A recent study indicated a 31.9% anticipated CRNA turnover in the Army (AANA, 2007).;The Index of Work Satisfaction (Stamps, Piedmont, Slavitt, & Haase, 1978) was utilized to determine job satisfaction and the relationship between the subscales identified by the participating 42 Army CRNAs. Of the five subscales utilized Cronbach's alpha indicated: pay or reward (r = .85); professional status (r = .68); interaction/cohesion (r = .85); administration (r = .72); and task requirements (r = 0.63).;The findings suggest a high level of job satisfaction related to participant's feelings of pride in their career.;Disclaimer. The views expressed in this study are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Army.