Item number

QNWL items

Factor load

explained variance

explained total variance

Management Style

29

The nurses’ lounge/break area/locker room in my setting is comfortable.

0.822

20.999

20.999

28

I feel respected by physicians in my work setting.

0.822

27

I am able to participate in decisions made by my nurse manager/supervisor.

0.708

18

I am able to communicate well with my nurse manager/supervisor.

0.697

30

I have access to degree completion programs through my work setting.

0.680

36

I feel safe from personal harm (physical, emotional, or verbal) at work.

0.655

33

I am recognized for my accomplishments by my Nurse manager/supervisor.

0.652

34

Nursing policies and procedures facilitate my work.

0.645

19

I have adequate patient care supplies and equipment.

0.603

37

I feel that upper-level management has respect for nursing.

0.596

20

My nurse manager/supervisor provides adequate supervision.

0.575

38

I believe that, in general, society has the correct image of nurses.

0.574

31

I receive support to attend in-services and continuing education programs.

0.547

23

I feel like there is teamwork in my work setting.

0.540

26

I receive feedback on my performance from my nurse manager/supervisor.

0.538

24

I feel like I belong to the “work family”.

0.503

22

My work setting provides career advancement opportunities.

0.501

Individual Factors

5

My organization’s policy for family-leave time is adequate.

0.706

11.252

32.251

7

I am able to arrange for day care when my child is ill.

0.695

6

I am able to arrange for day care for my elderly parents.

0.678

8

I receive a sufficient amount of assistance from unlicensed support personnel.

0.619

2

I am able to arrange for child-care when I am at work.

0.615

15

There are enough RNs in my work setting.

0.607

3

I have energy left after work.

0.544

17

I receive quality assistance from unlicensed support personnel.

0.541

1

I am able to balance work with my family needs.

0.504

Organizational Factors

13

I experience many interruptions in my daily work routine.

0.651

9.901

42.152

41

I feel my job is secure.

0.576

10

My workload is too heavy.

0.536

14

I have enough time to do my job well.

0.533

40

I would be able to find the same job in another organization with about the same salary and benefits.

0.531

42

I believe my work impacts the lives of patients/families.

0.514

16

I am able to provide good quality patient care.

0.514