First-line Nurse Manager Authentic Leadership Training Program

Effectiveness of First-line Nurse Manager Authentic Leadership Training Program on Nurses' Attitudes in Medical and Surgical Care Units

Authentic leadership behavior is considered a mandatory strategy for enhancing the nurse manager capabilities and practice as well as achieving positive nurses' attitudes.

Authentic leadership behavior is considered a mandatory strategy for enhancing the nurse manager's capabilities and practice as well as achieving positive nurses' attitudes. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of authentic leadership programs for first-line nurse managers on nurses' attitudes, including nursing care self-efficacy and trust.

Inclusion Criteria:

First-line nurse managers

• willing to participate in the study
• work in medical and surgical wards
• Sign a consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• First-line nurse managers

  • work in outpatient units and other wards
  • Did not sign a consent
  • Absent from training