Nurses can take on various leadership roles such as:
Charge Nurse: Oversees a specific department or unit, managing nursing staff and resources. Nurse Manager: Responsible for the overall operation of a nursing unit, including budget management, staff scheduling, and performance evaluations. Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL): Focuses on improving patient outcomes by coordinating and evaluating patient care. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Includes roles like Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse Midwives who often have leadership responsibilities. Nurse Educator: Teaches and mentors nursing students and staff, shaping the future of the nursing profession. Nurse Executive: Holds top administrative roles such as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), influencing organizational policies and strategic planning.
