Frontline nurse managers' confidence and self‐efficacy

Aim This study was focused on determining relationships between confidence levels and self‐efficacy among nurse managers. Background Frontline nurse managers have a pivotal role in delivering high‐quality patient care while managing the associated costs and resources. The competency and skill of nurse managers affect every aspect of patient care and staff well‐being as nurse managers are largely responsible for creating work environments in which clinical nurses are able to provide high‐quality, patient‐centred, holistic care. Method A descriptive, correlational survey design was used; 85 nurse managers participated. Results Years in a formal leadership role and confidence scores were found to be significant predictors of self‐efficacy scores. Conclusions Experience as a nurse manager is an important component of confidence and self‐efficacy. Implications for Nursing Management There is a need to develop educational programmes for nurse managers to enhance their self‐confidence and self‐efficacy, and to maintain experienced nurse managers in the role.