 The study investigates the mediating role of job satisfaction on toxic leadership and turnover intentions of nurses, finding that job satisfaction acts as a mediator between toxic leadership practices of managers and turnover intentions. As part of nurse retention initiatives, avoiding toxic leadership behaviors will be crucial, and nurse administrators should recognize the value of excellent leadership and develop structured training programs for nurse managers. This article was authored by Adelaide Maria and Shoafei, Collins Atapoku, Yenuten Parma, and others.