Nurse Managers' Strategies to Navigate Clinical Leadership and Managerial Responsibilities: A Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Nursing Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Evidence Synthesis

Background:

• The nurse manager (NM) role is complex, requiring a balance between clinical expertise and administrative duties.
• NMs significantly impact healthcare delivery, patient safety, and organizational effectiveness.
• Understanding how NMs manage dual responsibilities is crucial for enhancing care quality.

Conclusions:

• The dual demands of the NM role can lead to stress and job dissatisfaction.
• The integration of clinical and managerial responsibilities by NMs is underexplored, highlighting a gap in understanding prioritization and decision-making processes.
• Addressing these challenges can better prepare nurses for their roles and inform advancements in nursing leadership and healthcare management.