Abstract
The general emphasis of this review is on the work engagement among staff nurses, a factor that is, in some cases, enhanced by transformational leadership and transactional leadership style. Whereas in other cases, the passive-avoidant leadership style adversely affects the work engaged of staff nurses. The findings of this review have direct implications for nursing practice in order to foster the growth of nurse leaders. Recommendations promote the creation of nurse manager leadership skills that reinforce transformative and transactional management while mitigating management by passive-evasive leadership behaviors. For nurse managers, the recommendation for practice is to develop their skills as leaders. This can be done through preparation, reflection self-assessment, and guidance in leadership development, both of which can have a positive effect on organizational performance and can eventually influence organizational outcomes such as staff satisfaction and intention to stay.