Charge Nurse Leadership Development and Evaluation

Abstract

Using data to evaluate charge nurse leadership guides continued program improvements.

Examining relationships between director leadership practices and manager worklife and burnout

“…Thus, developing similar positive relationships between directors and managers through transformational practices may in turn help to retain managers. The findings of this study support the idea that transformational leadership is important when there is a complex interplay of relationships between various levels of management, staff nurses, and other healthcare disciplines (Bowles & Bowles, 2000;Cardin & McNeese-Smith, 2005;Krugman & Smith, 2003).…”

“…The transformational style of leadership has shown to be effective in nursing, where a high degree of team building is required and there is a complex interplay of relationships between various levels of management, staff nurses, and other healthcare disciplines (Bowles & Bowles, 2000;Cardin & McNeese-Smith, 2005;Krugman & Smith, 2003). Leadership has also had an impact on a wide range of nursing issues, including job satisfaction, productivity, organizational commitment, and health Loke, 2001).…”

Relationship between Leadership Self-Efficacy and Leadership Effectiveness of First-Line Nurse Managers

“…First-line nurse manager role as a leader is critical to managing patients' care toward optimal clinical outcomes. Changing patterns of care delivery and constrained resources require nursing managers as leaders to be responsive, demonstrate flexibility, know the concepts and principles of leadership, demonstrate competence in the role of leader, and make the interpersonal connections needed to be successful in this role [5,6].…”

Longitudinal Charge Nurse Leadership Development and Evaluation

“…6 Since the original report of these research outcomes in 2003, 3 hospital organizational structures and the CN leadership program have continued to undergo changes. The reporting structure changed, with frontline employees reporting to a supervisor who was accountable to a vice president.…”