The impact of nurses’ career crafting and career satisfaction on career commitment

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the influence of career crafting and satisfaction on clinical nurses’ career commitment. Methods: In total, 166 nurses participated in the descriptive survey. Questionnaires were used to measure career crafting, satisfaction, and commitment. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis. Results: A positive correlation was found among clinical nurses’ career crafting, satisfaction, and commitment. Career crafting and satisfaction had a statistically significant positive effect on career commitment. Among the general characteristics, the age group 40 years or older had a positive effect compared to other age group. Conclusion: As the positive influence of career crafting and satisfaction on clinical nurses’ career commitment has been confirmed, strategies should be devised to enhance nurses’ career crafting capacity, enabling them to establish personalized career roadmaps and proactively manage and develop their careers. Furthermore, nurses’ commitment to their careers must be strengthened by improving their career satisfaction.