Followership among jordanian nurses: A cross-sectional online study

Findings revealed that the predominant followership style was exemplary (68.7%), followed by the pragmatist (31.3%). Chi square test revealed statistically significant difference between followership style and marital status (χ² (1) = 6.193, p = .013), working area (χ² (2) = 7.405, p = .025), nursing care delivery system (χ² (3) = 13.926, p = .003), and Decision-making style (χ² (3) = 17.173, p = .001). The binary logistic regression was significant, χ² (26) = 67.77, p < .001, identifying participatory decision-making style, working area, and nursing care delivery system as significant predictors of exemplary followership. Conclusion The study found that nurses working in participatory decision-making environments, team-based models of care, and high-intensity units such as emergency departments were more likely to exhibit the characteristics of exemplary followers. Nurse leaders and managers should foster work environments that promote autonomy, support shared decision-making, and encourage active team engagement. These findings emphasize the critical role of effective followership in advancing collaborative practice, optimizing clinical decision-making, and strengthening workforce performance, underscoring its integration into nursing education, leadership development program, and organizational policy.