Early Career Nurses' Experiences of Engaging in a Leadership Role in Hospital Settings.
Justine Jeanelle TingYolanda Babenko-MouldAnna GarnettPublished in: The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres (2024)
Study findings provide insights into potential strategies to support ECNs in shift charge nurse roles, during the remaining course of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Greater support for nurses who engage in these roles may be achieved by promoting collaborative unit and organizational cultures, prioritizing leadership training programs, and strengthening policies to provide greater clarity regarding charge nurse role responsibilities.