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Navigating Role Transition: A Qualitative Study of How New Nurse Managers Develop Resilient Leadership
Ziling Song1,2, Jing Wang2, Ping Gao3
1School of Medical Humanities and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, wmu.edu.cn.
Journal of Nursing Management
|May 30, 2026
Summary
New nurse managers develop resilient leadership by overcoming challenges and utilizing organizational support. This process involves personal growth and strategic approaches in demanding healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Leadership Development
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Resilient leadership is crucial for navigating healthcare's stress and instability.
- Limited research exists on how new nurse managers build resilience during early transitions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore resilient leadership development in new nurse managers during early transition.
- To identify organizational and individual supports in high-stress nursing environments.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study utilizing in-depth semistructured interviews.
- Conducted with new nurse managers in three tertiary hospitals in Zhejiang Province, China.
- Data analyzed using content analysis with NVivo 12.0.
Main Results:
- Identified thirteen subcategories grouped into three main categories.
- Multidimensional challenges in developing resilient leadership.
- Empowering support systems and endogenous growth strategies were observed.
Conclusions:
- New nurse managers confront multifaceted challenges in building resilient leadership.
- Resilient leadership is a product of individual agency, organizational support, experiential learning, and team empowerment.
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