Abstract
Using data from the 2004 California Board of Registered Nursing Survey, a two-stage least-square equation was estimated to examine the effect of wages on hours worked by female registered nurses. Wages were found to have a nonlinear effect on hours worked, with a backward bending supply curve. Wages had a positive effect on the average hours worked per week up to $24.99 per hour and a negative effect between $30.00 and $100.00 per hour when compared with the wage category of $25.00 to $29.99. Results suggest that wages are important to secure the labor supply but do not increase aggregate supply beyond a wage threshold.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Analysis of Variance
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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California
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Employment / organization & administration
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Employment / psychology
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Ergonomics
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Female
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Humans
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Job Satisfaction
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Least-Squares Analysis
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Middle Aged
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Motivation
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Nonlinear Dynamics
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Nursing Administration Research
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Nursing Staff / economics*
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Nursing Staff / education
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Nursing Staff / psychology
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Nursing Staff / supply & distribution*
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Personnel Selection
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Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / organization & administration*
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Salaries and Fringe Benefits / economics*
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Workload / psychology
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Workload / statistics & numerical data*