Exploring registered nurses’ experiences and perceptions of nurse manager leadership and its impact on work engagement: A qualitative study set in Saudi Arabia

To enhance nurse engagement and patient care outcomes, nurse managers should develop their leadership skills, particularly in fairness, cultural competence, and communication. Nursing policymakers should prioritise these competencies in leadership training to foster a supportive workplace. Incorporating cultural competence into leadership training policies will help retain a motivated and diverse nursing workforce. Future research should explore interventions that further develop these leadership skills to improve nurse engagement and patient outcomes.