Head nurses: their practice and education.
The head nurse has become a critical link in managing successful hospital units in this post-DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) era. As more nursing services move to a decentralized model, the head nurse role has grown in complexity and accountability far beyond entry level nursing preparation. This study explores the patterns of use of head nurses in United States hospitals and how they should be educated.
Hodges
L C
LC
School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Greensboro.
Knapp
R
R
Cooper
J
J
D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000592:standards*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012494:Sampling Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States