ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
— The study addressed the gap in understanding the competencies and workplace challenges of Millennial and Generation X nurses in the context of generational diversity in the healthcare workforce among Millennial and Generation X nurses in selected hospitals in Eastern Pangasinan addressing in understanding generational differences in nursing practice. Utilizing the descriptive comparative method of research, the study analyzed respondents’ demographics, competency levels across key domains, and workplace challenges using statistical tools such as the frequency counts and percentages for the profile variables and the weighted mean for the evaluations of the nurse respondents and the challenges they encountered in the clinical area. The respondents were predominantly female staff nurses with regular employment, representing a mix of young and middle aged adults. Findings revealed that Millennial nurses excelled in record management but struggled with quality improvement, while Generation X nurses demonstrated strengths in legal responsibility but weaknesses in research. Workplace challenges included staff shortage for Millennials and low salaries for Generation X nurses. These findings informed the development of a competency enhancement program aimed at fostering intergenerational collaboration and improving nursing practice. The program is proposed for adoption to address these challenges and strengthen the delivery of quality patient care. While the abstract provides a basic overview of the study, it can be improved by stermlining content, emphasizing significance and offering a stronger conclusion. These changes will make it more informative, and aligned with academic conventions. Keywords — generational diversity, workplace challenges, competencies, Millennial, Generation X nurses