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The influence of authentic leadership on newly graduated nurses’ experiences of workplace bullying, burnout and retention outcomes: A cross-sectional study

International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 20 June 2012
Heather K. Spence Laschinger, Carol Wong, Ashley L. Grau
Citations336
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SJR score2.82
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TL;DR

An authentic leadership style may reduce the probability of a unit culture of workplace bullying developing, contributing to a nursing workforce that is less burned out, more satisfied with their job, and ultimately, less likely to leave their position.

Abstract

The findings from this study demonstrate the fundamental importance of authentic leadership in creating supportive working environments. An authentic leadership style may reduce the probability of a unit culture of workplace bullying developing, contributing to a nursing workforce that is less burned out, more satisfied with their job, and ultimately, less likely to leave their position.

Keywords

Social SciencesHealth ProfessionsNursing