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


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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.

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A. Demographics (Optimized as Multiple Choice)
1. Gender
2. Age
3. Education
4. Total internship duration
5. Department
6. Type of hospital
7. Average weekly working hours
8. Average number of night shifts per month
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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.
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.
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.
I often need to work overtime to complete tasks.
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.
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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.
I find it difficult to control the stress caused by the internship.
I often feel physically and mentally exhausted due to work.
I worry that I am not competent enough for the tasks required.
12. Section E. Turnover Intention
(1 = Strongly Disagree … 5 = Strongly Agree)
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I have considered leaving the internship early.
If possible, I would like to quit my current internship hospital.
After the internship, I do not intend to work in this hospital.
I am willing to look for other internship or employment opportunities.
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