Affiliation:
1. School of People & Healthcare Studies, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Eindhoven The Netherlands
Abstract
AbstractAims and ObjectivesTo explore evidence on how local nurse leaders can positively influence nurse retention.BackgroundNurse turnover and retention is a wicked problem with multiple interrelated factors and no one solution. Local nurse leadership has the potential to positively influence nurse intent to stay directly or via various factors.DesignA realist review.MethodsHaving designed a search strategy based on a tentive programme theory, 1386 initial hits in three databases were screened and reduced to 48 research articles published between 2010–2021. The articles' content were coded for findings that supported, refined or contradicted four ContextMechanismOutcome configurations.ResultsSufficient evidence was found to support four guiding lights encouraging local nurse leaders to: (1) foster relational connectedness; (2) enable professional practice autonomy; (3) cultivate healthful workplace cultures; (4) support professional growth and development. Mutuality and reciprocity is also key if leaders themselves are to experience wellbeing and growth.ConclusionsPerson‐centred, transformational and resonant local nurse leaders can positively influence nurse intent to stay within the workplace or organisation.Reporting MethodConform JCN guideline ‘What to cover in the main tekst by article type’ for reviews.Patient or Public ContributionNo Patient or Public Contribution.
Subject
General Medicine,General Nursing
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