Abstract:

Aim: This descriptive study was conducted to determine the levels of fear of COVID-19, job satisfaction and intolerance of uncertainty of clinician nurses during the pandemic. Methods: The study was conducted online to reach clinician nurses across various provinces in Turkey, primarily due to the ongoing pandemic. Data was gathered from a total of 220 clinician nurses who took part in the study from April 30 to August 1, 2022. The data collection tools employed in the study included a Descriptive Information Form, the COVID-19 Fear Scale, the Job Satisfaction Scale, and the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale for Clinical Nurses. Results: The study findings indicate that the nurses in the research exhibited a fear of COVID-9 at nearly a moderate level (with an average score of 16.33±5.82). Their job satisfaction was above the average range, with a mean score of 122.12±17.53. Additionally, the nurses displayed a moderate level of intolerance of uncertainty, as indicated by an average score of 38.55±8.97. Conclusion: The study revealed a noteworthy positive correlation between nurses' fear of COVID-19 and their intolerance of uncertainty. However, no significant relationship was observed between job satisfaction and these factors. Nevertheless, it's important to note that variables such as age, education level, working style, and the voluntary choice of the nursing profession were found to exert significant influences on job satisfaction.

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