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Item Restricted Managerial Competency of First Line Nurse Managers and Its Impact on Nurses’ Retention and Quality of Care at King Fahad Central Hospital(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Amer, Huda; Abdel-Ghani, Asmaa; Kassem, AwateAbstract Background: Enhanced competencies in nurse managers, particularly in leadership and staff support, contribute to better nurse retention rates and improved patient care outcomes and quality of care. This suggests that investing in nurse manager training could benefit both nurses and the healthcare system as a whole. Aim: to assess managerial competency of first line nurse managers and its impact on nurses’ retention and quality of care at King Fahad Central Hospital Method: Descriptive correlational design, conducted at all inpatient departments of King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, Abu Arish, KSA, a Convenient sample (n=109) and 202 patients. Tools of data collection namely Tool (I): First-Line Nurse Managers' Managerial Competency Scale: Tool (II): Nurses’ Retention Scale Tool (III): The Karen-patient Instrument. Results: more than half (51.4%) of studied staff nurses, had high level of perception of managerial competency, the majority (79.8%) of studied staff nurses, had a high level of perception of nurses' retention whereas (20.2%) had a moderate level. As well as the majority (89.6%) of studied patients, had high level of quality-of-care perception whereas (10.4%) had moderate level, Furthermore, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between total management competency and nurses' retention, and a statistically significant positive correlation was found between total managerial competency and care quality. Conclusion: Depending on the findings of the study, It was determined that over half of the staff nurses in the study had high levels of nurses' retention and management competency perceptions, while also having high levels of patient-perceived quality of care. Recommendations: Developing structured programs to strengthen nurse managers' competencies in leadership, communication, and team motivation to positively impact retention and quality of care. Participating in professional development by engaging in training and workshops that improve both clinical and managerial skills Keywords First Line Nurse Managers, King Fahad Central Hospital, Managerial Competency - Nurses’ Retention, Quality of Care22 0