This study aimed at investigating the factors that influence retention of nurses in Aga Khan University hospital, Nairobi. Specific objectives were to find out how compensation practices, Career development, work environment and performance recognition influence retention of Nurses in Aga khan university Hospital, Nairobi. Descriptive survey design was used. A sample of 70 respondents was selected by stratified random sampling from a target population of 350 nurses.
The data collection instrument was a questionnaire constituting both closed and open ended questions. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics mainly frequencies and percentages. Data was presented inform of tables, pie charts and histograms. Results indicated that remuneration, medical and house allowances and salary increments were Important compensation factors in retention of nurses in Aga Khan University Hospital.
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