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Drawing on self-determination theory and positive psychology, this study examines the mediating role of employee well-being in the relationship between compassion satisfaction and workplace happiness among nurses. The findings indicate that nurses\u2019 compassion satisfaction has a statistically significant positive effect on workplace happiness and employee well-being. Employee well-being fully mediates the relationship between compassion satisfaction and workplace happiness. This finding suggests that nurses\u2019 compassion satisfaction alone is insufficient to directly increase workplace happiness; however, improving employee well-being can increase nurses\u2019 workplace happiness. It is recommended that staffing levels be adjusted based on nurses\u2019 workloads, that managers adopt a nurse-centered leadership style, and that flexible work hours be integrated into the system. 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