DNP alumna Christina Wright and Marilyn Oermann published an article entitled "Implementation and Evaluation of Self-Scheduling in a Hospital System" in the recent issue of the Journal for Nurses in Professional Development. Co-authors include experts from Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL.

Abstract: Inflexible work schedules affect job satisfaction and influence nurse turnover. Job satisfaction is a significant predictor of nurse retention. Acute care hospitals report that job satisfaction is influenced by autonomy and educational opportunity. This project discusses implementation of computer-based self-scheduling in a hospital system and its impact. It is important for staff development educators to be aware that self-scheduling may play a key role in autonomy, professional development, turnover, and hospital costs.