Transition to Charge Nurse: Fundamentals

Transition to Charge Nurse: Fundamentals is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/28
Course Originally Released On: 06/01/25

Overview:
This course provides a basic overview of management and leadership principles and unit dynamics to successfully transition to a charge nurse role.

Goals and Learning Outcomes:
Charge nurses serve as the bridge between nursing staff, hospital administration, and patient care. While nurses are trained in clinical practice, they often receive little preparation for the leadership and management responsibilities required in a charge nurse role. 

New charge nurses may struggle with applying leadership principles, managing workflow, and fostering a positive unit culture. Without these skills, there is an increased risk of staff dissatisfaction, inefficient unit operations, and compromised patient care. To transition effectively, new charge nurses need foundational knowledge in management principles, leadership styles, and unit culture dynamics.

This course provides nursing professionals with a basic overview of management and leadership principles and unit dynamics to successfully transition to a charge nurse role.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Apply management and leadership principles important to managing an effective unit.
• Identify leadership styles important to influencing staff performance and driving change.
• Recognize how unit culture can impact staff performance and strategies needed to create a positive work culture.