Kierowanie i rozwój zasobów ludzkich w pielęgniarstwie

A factor which conditions correct functioning of the health care system in a country is a number and quality of the system's medical staff. Nurses play crucial role in this professional group. The aim of this research was to demonstrate a relationship between professional satisfaction and human resources development in nursing. The research was performed with the method of diagnostic survey using anonymous questionnaires designed by the author. The test sample was chosen randomly from nurses employed in two medical centres in Bełchatów. In total, 150 people were examined. Basing on the performed survey a conclusion was made that management process influences professional satisfaction and human resources development in nursing.