Keywords

generation gap, leadership development, mentoring, mentorship program, millennials

 

Authors

  1. Bittner, Aubrey MSN, RN

Abstract

Abstract: As baby boomers continue to retire and millennials become the leading generation in the nursing workforce, nurse leaders must promote professional development and leadership opportunities for millennials moving forward. This article describes challenges and opportunities across the multigenerational nursing workforce along with suggestions on how to remove barriers and align with millennial nurses to provide meaningful mentorship and promote understanding and a positive work environment.