title: Consistent charge nurses improve teamwork.
abstract: Team perception on a medical-surgical department improved after the implementation of a dedicated charge nurse staffing strategy.
authors.affiliation: Moses Cone Health System, Greensboro, N.C., USA.
authors.forename: Candace
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Daria
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kring
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011361:Professional Competence