Staffing and leadership as drivers of nurse retention

Lyn Stankiewicz Losty; Angela Pascale; Nora E. Warshawsky

doi:10.1097/nmg.0000000000000343

January 28, 2026Nursing ManagementOpen Access

Staffing and leadership as drivers of nurse retention

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Nurse retention is significantly influenced by adequate staffing and effective nurse manager leadership, enhancing overall job satisfaction.
Data suggest that targeted improvements in these areas can lead to a more stable workforce in healthcare settings.
Analysis emphasizes the vital role of leadership in fostering an environment where nurses feel valued and supported.
Strengthening staffing protocols may further improve care quality while reducing turnover rates in the nursing profession.

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Observational analysis shows that staffing and nurse manager leadership improve retention in nurses, indicating better care quality.

Abstract

Adequate staffing and strong nurse manager leadership are critical to nurse retention and satisfaction. Targeted improvements in these domains may enhance workforce stability and care quality.

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Losty et al. (2026) studied this question.

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