Work Environment Problems of Hospital Nurses and its Relation to their Professional Commitment

Abstract Background Nursing is an essential component in the functionality of the health system. Nurse's shortage is recognized as worldwide issue. So, understanding the problems that faces them and overcome these problems is crucial in retaining them. This study aimed to identify the most important work environment problems (WEPs) of hospital nurses and its relation to their professional commitment. Methods This a descriptive explorative study included a convenience sample of 245 nurses from ICUs, medical, special medical, surgical, and obstetrics and gynecological units in Qena General Hospital. The WEPs questionnaire, professional commitment scale and socio demographic characteristics questionnaire were used for data collection. Results Showed that the highest mean score in WEPs was related to lack of material and moral incentives (28.89 ± 7.41) while lowest was related to Poor physical environment and support services (11.36 ± 3.22).There were a statistically significance negative correlations between work environment problems and professional commitment of hospital nurses. Conclusion WEPs of hospital nurses have a strong impact on their professional commitment. Recommendations: Improving the image of nursing in the media for the purpose of awareness and to clarify the role of nursing and its importance in the medical field. Nursing managers must provide support for nurses and spread the organizational culture that encourages cooperation, participation and teamwork, develop strategies for clarify the tasks and provision of appropriate standards and develop ethical rules for the profession that clarify the limits and standards for the nurses.