Determinants and mitigating factors of the brain drain among Egyptian nurses: a mixed-methods study

Abstract

Policymakers could use the identified factors from quantitative and qualitative data for creating a system that would improve nurses' conditions and policies, and prevent nurses' migration. Nursing leaders have a significant role with non-remuneration strategies in retaining nurses through creating an empowering work environment. In addition, shared governance, a strong nursing syndicate role and professorial marketing would be essential mitigating factors for the nurses' brain drain.