Nicole George, J Michael Leger, Letitia Graves, Mini Jose, Shatoi King, Mary O'Keefe, Joy Parchment
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Abstract
Objective: This aim of this study was to understand the lived experiences of millennial-aged nurse leaders in acute care settings.
Background: As the largest generation in the nursing workforce, millennial-aged nurses are moving into nursing leadership roles as nurses of the baby boomer generation retire. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated advancements in healthcare, but also heightened a fragile nursing profession, where nurses' resilience and nurse leaders' resilience were fully tested.
Methods: Van Manen's approach to phenomenology guided the interviews of 10 participants.
Results: Three key categories and their subcategories were identified: 1) professional development; 2) sense of belonging; and 3) growth as a leader.
Conclusion: This study underscores millennial nurse leaders' strong leadership inclinations, identifies key challenges, and emphasizes the need for tailored professional development, mentorship, and flexible policies to support their growth and retention.
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