What NGNs Value From Their Nurse Managers: A Reflection on Effective Manager Practices.

New graduate nurse (NGNs) turnover continues to be one of the primary challenges facing nurse managers. NGNs' experience during their first year of practice is crucial to their intent to stay in an organization long-term. As they navigate their journey as new nurses, refine their clinical skills, and adapt to the organizational culture, NGNs rely on their nurse managers for guidance, support, and motivation. Nurse managers therefore have a critical role in creating a culture and environment in which NGNs can thrive. This article will share NGNs' perspectives on the effectiveness of nurse manager communication, feedback, oversight, and support. NGNs' feedback on instances when they find their nurse manager helpful and examples of how they would be more helpful is shared. Lastly, actionable strategies that nurse managers can implement to support and retain this new generation of NGNs will be shared.