Psychological Well-Being, Organizational Commitment, and Intention to Stay Among Staff Nurses

Abstract.Nurse retention remains a major challenge for healthcare systems, particularly in public hospitals where heavy workloads, workforce shortages, and limited resources contribute to high turnover. Although psychological well-being and organizational commitment have been recognized as important determinants of retention, evidence on their combined influence on nurses' intention to stay in rural public hospitals remains limited.This study examined the influence of psychological well-being and organizational commitment on the intention to stay among staff nurses at Bukidnon Provincial Hospital–Maramag. A descriptive-correlational design was utilized, involving 118 staff nurses selected through total enumeration sampling. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires measuring psychological well-being, organizational commitment, and intention to stay. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis were employed. Findings revealed that psychological well-being, organizational commitment, and intention to stay were all at high levels. Correlation analysis showed that most variables were significantly related to intention to stay, except for personal growth. Multiple regression analysis identified enthusiasm to work hard as the only significant predictor of intention to stay. The results highlight that motivation and work engagement are critical determinants of nurse retention. It is recommended that healthcare institutions implement wellness programs, recognition systems, and supportive work environments to enhance nurse retention. Keywords: Intention to stay; nurses; organizational commitment; psychological well-being ; retention