Question
Number (n)
Correlation Coefficient (r)
At my workplace, I am treated with respect I get enough information from my team to do my job
1,512 1,505
0.38* 0.31*
*Correlations were significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).
These same communication and team environment factors were also strongly correlated to job satisfaction. As shown in Table 9, LPNs who reported working in a workplace that is run smoothly and effectively have higher levels of job satisfaction. Table 9 Relationship of Job Satisfaction to Communication/Team Environment Communication/Team Environment Factor
Number (n)
Correlation Coefficient (r)
My workplace is run in a smooth and effective way I trust the management at my workplace At my workplace, I am treated with respect I get enough information from my team to do my job
1,562 1,546 1,566 1,555
0.54* 0.52* 0.49* 0.34*
*Correlations were significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).
These interesting relationships begin to paint a picture of the type of team environment in which LPNs seem to be most satisfied; that is, a team where trust in management is high, the workplace is managed effectively, they feel respected, and their professional growth and development are encouraged. LPNs in Their Organization Communications about safety. The LPNs were asked to consider communications about safety in their workplace. They rated a series of statements on communications related to safety on a five-point scale from Never to Always. Table 10 provides a summary of their responses.
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