A higher turnover rate was identified in staff nurses and it was highly correlated with lower commitment. Empowering work environments that support professional practice have been positively related to nurse outcomes. Professional practice environments partially mediated the relationship between empowerment and organizational commitment. Managers must value the traits of, trust worthiness and trust, empowerment and delegation, consistency and mentorship. Top management is committed to supporting an employee for providing empowered culture. Employee empowerment is centered on the needs of the customer so that she can make a right decision. Mentors should support employees in this process, higher empowerment facilitates the professional practice environments and commitment of these nurses.
