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. 2022 Mar;30(2):384-392.
doi: 10.1111/jonm.13530. Epub 2022 Jan 2.

Experiences of first-line nurse managers during COVID-19: A Jordanian qualitative study

Samar Ismail Abu Mansour  1 , Ghada Mohammad Abu Shosha  2
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Experiences of first-line nurse managers during COVID-19: A Jordanian qualitative study

Samar Ismail Abu Mansour et al. J Nurs Manag. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of Jordanian first-line nurse managers during COVID-19.

Background: Nurses are exposed to life-threatening occupational risks during COVID-19. Exploring the first-line nurse managers' experiences will help in designing health policies to better deal with such emerging crises.

Methods: A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted. A purposive sample was used to recruit 16 first-line nurse managers from Jordanian hospitals. Semistructured interviews were conducted. Phenomenological data analysis method was used to analyse the data.

Results: Four major themes emerged: (a) unprecedented pressure (first-line nurse managers revealed their suffering with the unprecedented demanding situations during COVID-19 pandemic); (b) strengthening system and resilience (nurse managers employed several strategies to strengthen the health system and enhance resilience); (c) building a supportive team (the presence of a robust supportive system is vital to deal with the pandemic); and (d) maturity during the crisis (exposure to a new experience developed nurse managers management skills and self-awareness).

Conclusions: The unprecedented pressure associated with COVID-19 drained first-line nurse managers physically and psychosocially. Providing adequately trained staff and medical equipment is important to better deal with crises.

Implications for nursing management: Strengthening emergency training and improving emergency response plans of hospitals are essential.

Keywords: COVID-19; Jordan; experience; first-line nurse managers; pandemic.

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