Moulaisson, Jennifer2025-01-072025-01-072024-11https://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/38224New Brunswick (NB) is facing an unprecedented nursing shortage, which has raised paramount concerns regarding its impact on registered nurses (RNs), the quality of care they deliver, and their overall retention within the healthcare system. However, existing literature surrounding this domain remains limited, highlighting the need for further investigation. This grounded theory study explores the experiences of eight RNs in NB hospitals, focusing on how they navigate delivering quality care in the context of the current nursing shortage. Through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and grounded theory analysis, the study develops a middle-range theory, defining nursing shortage and quality care from RNs’ perspectives. Findings highlight facilitators, barriers, and strategies for quality care, offering insights to improve RN well-being and patient care quality in NB hospitals. This research informs strategies that can strengthen the well-being of the nursing workforce and elevate the quality of care provided in NB hospitals.viii, 141electronicenhttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2master thesisO'Donnell, SueNursing