Qualitative analysis reveals professional development and resilience challenges for millennial nurse leaders, suggesting tailored support.
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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