The Effectiveness of Charge Nurse Training on Leadership Style and Resiliency
Department
WellStar School of Nursing
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2020
Abstract
© 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. OBJECTIVE The study objective was to investigate a charge nurse pilot training program as an effective, evidence-based training modality to improve leadership style and resiliency. BACKGROUND Leadership is inherent and necessary in the charge nurse role. Little published research about charge nurse leadership training programs exists. METHODS A pre-post design, with intervention and comparison groups, was conducted at an integrated healthcare system. A random sample of charge nurses was selected to pilot a standardized charge nurse leadership training program including in-person learning to foster leadership skills and nurture resiliency. RESULTS The sample included 19 control participants and 22 intervention participants. Significant improvement was noted in transformational, transactional, leadership outcomes, and resiliency from preintervention to postintervention for the all subjects. Of the 22 intervention participants, the training elicited higher satisfaction with leadership behavior, followed by effectiveness and their ability to motivate. Charge nurses who attended training had higher resiliency scores pre-post intervention. CONCLUSION The charge nurse pilot training was an effective program that led to improved leadership style and resiliency.
Journal Title
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal ISSN
00020443
Volume
50
Issue
2
First Page
95
Last Page
103
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1097/NNA.0000000000000848