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Exploring Professional Fulfillment in Nurse Managers: Implications for Workforce Sustainability

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nurse managers play a critical role in workforce stability, yet they face significant stress and risk of burnout. While burnout has been extensively studied, professional fulfillment remains underexplored in this population. This qualitative study analyzed open-ended responses from a national survey to explore how nurse managers define professional fulfillment. Findings included intrinsic and extrinsic dimensions such as impact, self-worth, satisfaction, staff and patient well-being, and supportive work environments. These results suggest that current professional fulfillment models may not fully capture the leadership experience, indicating the need for expanded frameworks and organizational investment.

Source: Scholar Commons (University of South Carolina)

DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2025.102481">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2025.102481</a></p

Authors: Lopez, Yulia, Layne, Diana, Newman, Susan D., PhD, RN, CRRN, FAAN

Language: English

Topic: Nursing education and management

Subfield: Research and Theory

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7125424048

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