US EPA

521076 

Journal Article 

Don't forget our charge nurses 

Sherman, RO 

2005 

1 

Nursing Economics
ISSN: 0746-1739 

23 

3 

125-+ 

English 

In a shift with high patient turnover, staffing pressure, and patient, family, and physician demands, a strong charge nurse can lead the unit staff through these typical days if he or she has the right skills. In addition to clinical skills, the charge nurse role requires communication, supervision and delegation, conflict management, and team building skills. The author describes a successful charge nurse development workshop entitled, "How to Be a Great Nursing Leader When You Are Not the Boss." The workshop highlighted areas that routinely challenge charge nurses such as the scope of practice for an RN and LPN, working with unlicensed assistive personal, adaptable communication styles, preferred conflict management styles, and strategies to foster a sense of community. A sample ROI for a 350-bed community hospital demonstrates a yield of nearly $9.00 per dollar invested. 

leadership