Background: Assertive nurses are likely to impart effective patient care as they can stand up for their rights and
refuse unreasonable requests but nurses show non-assertive and submissive behaviour which result in lack of
communication satisfaction, stress and low self esteem. Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine
the relationship of assertive behaviour and interpersonal communication satisfaction among nurses. Methods: In a
descriptive, co-relational, cross sectional survey, 220 eligible nurses working in selected hospitals of Punjab were
identified conveniently and data were gathered using Socio demographic Data Sheet, Rathus Assertiveness
Schedule (RAS) and Interpersonal Communication Satisfaction Inventory (Com-Sat). Data were analyzed using
descriptive statistics and Independent t-test, ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation. Results: Assertive behavior has
large positive correlation with interpersonal communication satisfaction at 0.01 level of significance (r= 0.505**).
Older nurses who are on regular job, studied from Govt. nursing institutions and working in Govt. hospitals were
more assertive. Nurses those are older (p