Analysis of need satisfaction among critical care nurses

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to analyze the need satisfaction among both professional and technical nurses working in critical care units at the Alexandria Main University Hospital. An interview questionnaire was carried out. The sample consisted of 35 professional and 27 technical nurses. The results showed that the professional nurses have lower deficiency scores than the technical nurses as regards the security, social and self esteem needs. This study stressed on the importance of reducing deficiencies in all needs, therefore increasing job satisfaction