Evaluation of a charge nurse leadership development program

Abstract

Evaluation of a charge nurse leadership development program T he hospital-based charge nurse (CN) can make or break the team dynamic on the shift. They have extensive responsibilities, but it's more than what they do that's critical, it's how they do it. CNs must use effective communication, influence, delegation, interpersonal relationship-building, and vision-setting skills while executing essential tasks. This is crucial because leadership skills have become more important than ever to reduce nursing turnover postpandemic. 1 Unfortunately, CNs often feel unprepared to effectively assume these essential leadership roles. [2][3][4] The nursing leadership at a large, urban teaching hospital in Colorado recognized the value of the CN role. The hospital offered a CN orientation class. Beyond CN orientation, there were organizational development classes, but the content wasn't specifically taught to the role of the CN and participation was lacking. Because of the lack of continuous education focused on developing CN leadership skills within the organization, nurse leaders believed that creating ongoing CN-specific education could be beneficial. Nurse leaders proposed a CNO-approved evidencebased pilot program to support the strategic priority of investing in staff workforce development opportunities. The primary purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate CN participants' selfperception of improved confidence in leadership skills after engaging in a 4-month structured leadership program.

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