title: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators of the charge nurse role.
abstract: This qualitative study examines the barriers and facilitators to the role of charge nurse at a medical center. The authors interviewed 42 nursing personnel, including charge nurses (12), head nurses (10), staff nurses (11), and supervisory personnel (9). A total of 24 barriers and facilitators in three categories were identified: personal (11), interpersonal (8), and organizational (5). These factors could be used to inform developmental coaching and educational programs for charge nurses.
authors.affiliation: connelly@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: Lynne M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Connelly
authors.forename: Linda H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Yoder
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D032024:Personnel Delegation / Q000458:organization & administration; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013781:Texas