Nursing leadership encompasses various roles, each with distinct responsibilities and functions:
Nurse Managers: Oversee specific departments or units, manage staff, budgets, and resources, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs): Focus on improving patient care outcomes, implementing evidence-based practices, and coordinating care across different healthcare settings. Charge Nurses: Act as team leaders during shifts, manage patient assignments, and serve as a resource for other nurses. Nurse Educators: Provide training and education to nursing staff, ensuring they stay current with the latest clinical practices and research. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs): Include Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse Midwives, who often take on leadership roles in clinical settings.
