Objective <p>To synthesize the current evidence on the relationship between different management leadership styles and nurses’ turnover intentions in hospital settings.</p> Background <p>A shortage of nurses is a common problem in healthcare institutions in many countries. In this context, retaining nurses has become a critical priority for healthcare organizations.</p> Methods <p>An integrative review was conducted. A comprehensive search strategy was implemented to retrieve articles from PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Articles were screened and evaluated using a pre-determined eligibility criteria and a quality assessment process.</p> Results <p>Out of 237 articles screened, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. Sixteen management leadership styles were identified, five of which transformational, ethical, inclusive, servant and authentic- were found to have a negative influence on nurses’ turnover, and four were associated with a positive impact. We identified fourteen different instruments for measuring turnover intention.</p> Conclusions <p>Healthcare managers should encourage the adoption of effective leadership styles to enhance nurse retention and embed this approach within the organizational culture of the healthcare facilities.</p> Clinical trial number <p>Not applicable.</p>