Leading through the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences of UK Executive Nurse Directors.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the challenges experienced by Executive Nurse Directors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to inform future nursing leadership strategies.

Design

A qualitative research project involving interviews with 21 Executive Nurse Directors from England and Wales.

Methods

Participants were purposively sampled and recruited through Chief Nursing Officers and nursing leadership networks. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and recorded online via Teams. Braun and Clarke's approach to thematic reflexive analysis was applied to data analysis.

Results

Executive Nurse Directors played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six themes are explored: tensions, and adaptive response to personal leadership styles; uncertainty and support at the board lev

SUBMITTER: James AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11810490 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature