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ArticleJournal of nursing management2026

Navigating Role Transition: A Qualitative Study of How New Nurse Managers Develop Resilient Leadership.

Ziling Song, Jing Wang, Ping Gao, Xiaoqun Xu, Xiaoxia Huang

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Ziling SongSchool of Medical Humanities and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, wmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1378-1971
Jing WangSchool of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, wmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9087-176X
Ping GaoDepartment of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, wzhospital.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1793-3133
Xiaoqun XuDepartment of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, wzhospital.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8008-0933
Xiaoxia HuangDepartment of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, wzhospital.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6125-939X

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Abstract

aimTo explore how new nurse managers develop resilient leadership during early managerial transition and to identify organizational and individual supports that facilitate this process in high-stress nursing contexts.

backgroundResilient leadership is essential for addressing stress, uncertainty, and workforce instability in healthcare organizations. However, limited research has examined how new nurse managers develop this capability during the early stages of their managerial transition.

methodsFrom May to July 2025, a qualitative descriptive study using in-depth semistructured interviews was conducted with new nurse managers at three Class A tertiary hospitals in Zhejiang Province, China. Data were analyzed using content analysis supported by NVivo 12.0.

resultsThirteen subcategories were identified and grouped into three main categories: (1) multidimensional challenges in developing resilient leadership; (2) empowering support for developing resilient leadership; and (3) endogenous growth and leadership strategies.

conclusionNew nurse managers face multidimensional challenges in developing resilient leadership. This capability is shaped through the interaction between individual agency and organizational support and is facilitated by experiential learning, shifts in management philosophy, and team empowerment.

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LeadershipNurse AdministratorsNurse's RoleResilience, PsychologicalChinaHumansQualitative Researchnew nurse managernurse managernursing managementqualitative studyresilient leadership

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