Role transition from clinical nurse to charge nurse can be challenging. The purpose of this quasi-experiment was to evaluate a charge nurse orientation and development program, designed to increase nurses’… Click to show full abstract
Role transition from clinical nurse to charge nurse can be challenging. The purpose of this quasi-experiment was to evaluate a charge nurse orientation and development program, designed to increase nurses’ confidence regarding this role. Patients’ response to care as a result of this program was also assessed. It appears that nurse confidence regarding this transition improves following a formal intervention. Regarding patient satisfaction, charge nurse visits to patients increased as well.
               
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