Abstract

High levels of turnover pose a challenge to the nursing workforce amidst growing patient acuity and budget constraints. Strong nursing leadership may contribute to healthy work environments and retention outcomes. This study examined the effect of authentic leadership of managers, on organizational commitment, and ultimately job turnover intentions.

Author Details

Alexis E. Smith, BScN; Carol A. Wong, PhD, RN; Sandra Regan, PhD, MScN, MA, BScN, RN -- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Sigma Membership

Iota Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Authentic Leadership, Job Turnover, Organizational Commitment

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The effects of authentic leadership and organizational commitment on job turnover intentions of experienced nurses

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

High levels of turnover pose a challenge to the nursing workforce amidst growing patient acuity and budget constraints. Strong nursing leadership may contribute to healthy work environments and retention outcomes. This study examined the effect of authentic leadership of managers, on organizational commitment, and ultimately job turnover intentions.