Crisis management competencies needed in a hospital setting during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study of nurse leaders.

Aim: To describe the crisis management competencies needed in a hospital setting during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of nurse leaders.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic generated many challenges for nurse leaders in hospitals, and management competencies are highlighted. However, there is little evidence available about nurse leaders' perceptions of the crisis management competencies needed in such situations.