The Leaders’ Journey: Lived Experiences of Private Hospital Nurse Managers of Iloilo City During the Covid- 19 Pandemic
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study utilized a descriptive phenomenological design to explore the lived experiences of private hospital nurse managers in Iloilo City during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the use of snowball sampling, six participants participated in detailed interviews using validated questionnaires as a guide, with anchoring from the human becoming theory of Rosemarie Parse, which exemplifies the dynamic and co-creative process of becoming, from nurse managers to nurse leaders. The collected data from these interviews were analyzed through thematic analysis and the 7-Steps Phenomenological Descriptive Methods outlined by Colaizzi (1978). Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, nurse managers grappled with (1) setbacks like pervasive fear, psychological distress, public oppression, novel disease, training challenges, policy adaptation, transition adjustments, resource shortages, and innovation; (2) embodied the crucial attributes of becoming a family leader, fostering effective communication, promoting holistic wellness, bearing critical leadership, and building collaborative synergies; and (3) profoundly experienced notable progress such as self-growth, spirituality, and self-realization. The lived experiences of hospital nurse managers faced numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they also cultivated positive attributes and achieved notable progress. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable resource for creating plans, implementing programs, and providing support in similar contexts. Indeed, becoming a nurse leader is embracing transformation, navigating complexities, and unlocking transformational leadership by reaching new levels of growth.
Source: Social science lens
Institution: St. Paul University Iloilo
Language: English
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408941392