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. 2021 Sep-Oct;37(5):268-277.
doi: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000765.

A Charge Nurse Orientation and Development Program: An Evaluation

Margaret Kramer, Claire C Davies

A Charge Nurse Orientation and Development Program: An Evaluation

Margaret Kramer et al. J Nurses Prof Dev. 2021 Sep-Oct.

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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