title: Nurse managers' perspectives of their work. Connection and relationship.
abstract: Practicing hospital nurse managers were asked what they find meaningful in the performance of their roles. Three major role perspectives that make up nurse manager identity in the workplace were identified. Additionally, listening to their stories revealed a pattern of connection and relationship. Implications for how nurse manager development is viewed and facilitated and what constitutes a supportive work environment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha.
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authors.lastname: Westmoreland
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D012380:Role; D012649:Self Concept; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013781:Texas