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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 479-484 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Nursing Administration |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2025 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Leadership and Management
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