The Perception of Leadership Support and its Influence on Job Satisfaction and Intent to Leave Among Nurse Educators

This study used a descriptive phenomenological design to explore nurse educators’ perceptions of leadership support and examine how such support influences their job satisfaction and intent to leave. Virtual interviews were conducted with 14 nurse educators representing seven US states. Findings indicated that leadership support plays a meaningful role in shaping both job satisfaction and intent to leave for nurse educators. The results align with existing literature and reinforce the idea that leadership support is not merely beneficial but essential for retaining qualified faculty in nursing education. Therefore, leadership support within nursing education programs warrants further investigation.