Nursing Interns’ Work Experience and Turnover Intention


Turnover Intention of Nursing Interns under an Unpaid Policy: The Roles of Perceived Pay Fairness, Workload, and Psychological Stress — Evidence from China


Dear Participant


You are invited to take part in this anonymous survey about nursing interns’ work experience and turnover intention under the current unpaid internship policy in China. The purpose of this research is purely academic, aiming to better understand the effects of perceived pay fairness, workload, and psychological stress on turnover intention among nursing interns.

  • Participation is voluntary.

  • All responses are anonymous and will be used only for academic purposes.

  • You may stop answering at any time.

  • No personal identifying information will be collected.

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A. Demographics (Optimized as Multiple Choice)
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1.
Gender
Male
Female
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2.
Age
Under 20
20–22
23–25
26–28
29 or above
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3.
Education
Diploma (3-year college)
Bachelor
Master or above
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4.
Total internship duration
Less than 6 months
6–12 months
More than 12 months
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5.
Department
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Emergency / ICU
Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pediatrics
Operating Room / Anesthesiology
Other:
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6.
Type of hospital
Public Tertiary (Level III)
Public Secondary or below (Level II or I)
Private
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7.
Average weekly working hours
Less than 30 hours
30–39 hours
40–49 hours
50 hours or above
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8.
Average number of night shifts per month
None
1–3 times
4–6 times
7 or more times
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9.

Section B. Perceived Fairness of Compensation Policy

(1 = Strongly Disagree … 5 = Strongly Agree)

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I believe that the policy of no salary during internship is fair because I gain experience and learning opportunities.
I believe that the policy of no salary during internship is fair because I gain experience and learning opportunities.
Even though I gain some experience and skills, I still feel that receiving no financial compensation is unfair. 
Even though I gain some experience and skills, I still feel that receiving no financial compensation is unfair. 
Compared to the time and effort I devote, relying solely on “learning experience” as compensation is insufficient.
Compared to the time and effort I devote, relying solely on “learning experience” as compensation is insufficient.
Overall, I am satisfied with the current arrangement of nursing internships being unpaid but experience-based
Overall, I am satisfied with the current arrangement of nursing internships being unpaid but experience-based
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Section C. Workload

(1 = Strongly Disagree … 5 = Strongly Agree)

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My daily work tasks are heavy.
My daily work tasks are heavy.
I often need to work overtime to complete tasks.
I often need to work overtime to complete tasks.
I am required to do many non-nursing related chores.
I am required to do many non-nursing related chores.
The pace of my work is very demanding, and I rarely have time to rest.
The pace of my work is very demanding, and I rarely have time to rest.
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Section D. Psychological Stress

(1 = Strongly Disagree … 5 = Strongly Agree)

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During the internship, I often feel nervous or anxious.
During the internship, I often feel nervous or anxious.
I find it difficult to control the stress caused by the internship.
I find it difficult to control the stress caused by the internship.
I often feel physically and mentally exhausted due to work.
I often feel physically and mentally exhausted due to work.
I worry that I am not competent enough for the tasks required.
I worry that I am not competent enough for the tasks required.
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Section E. Turnover Intention
(1 = Strongly Disagree … 5 = Strongly Agree)
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I have considered leaving the internship early.
I have considered leaving the internship early.
If possible, I would like to quit my current internship hospital.
If possible, I would like to quit my current internship hospital.
After the internship, I do not intend to work in this hospital.
After the internship, I do not intend to work in this hospital.
I am willing to look for other internship or employment opportunities.
I am willing to look for other internship or employment opportunities.
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