Charge Nurse / or Leadership Questionnaire
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  1. List three qualities that you feel are essential for success in the charge nurse leadership role.


  1. What aspects of your leadership role do you find most satisfying or fulfilling?


  1. What aspects of your leadership role do you find most unsatisfying or frustrating?


  1. Rate the following responsibilities of the charge nurse in terms of how challenging they are to your leadership role. (1) Never (2) Somewhat (3) Very

            1 2 3       Not Applicable
      Delegating to others Never  Very   
      Arranging patient transfers Never  Very   
      Determining appropriate bed placement of new admissions Never  Very   
      Supervising the work of others (Managing peers) Never  Very   
      Making patient care assignments Never  Very   
      Managing conflict on the team Never  Very   
      Ensuing good communication with team members Never  Very   
      Keeping patients and families satisfied Never  Very   
      Ensuring a safe patient care environment Never  Very   
      Acting as a preceptor or mentoring staff Never  Very   
      Making staffing decisions Never  Very   
      Communicating with physicians or consulting physicians Never  Very   
      Coaching and giving feedback Never  Very   
      Meeting regulatory requirements Never  Very   
      Facilitating education and orientation Never  Very   
      Staying current with changes in policies and procedures Never  Very   
      Managing negative team attitudes Never  Very   
      Organization Never  Very   
      Time Management Never  Very   
      Problem solving Never  Very   
      Keeping current on best practice Never  Very   
      Utilizing-evidenced based practice Never  Very   
      Monoitoring quality initiatives on the unit Never  Very   


  1. Please comment on any areas you answered as"somewhat" or “very” challenging.


  1. Are there any other areas that you find challenging in your role as charge nurse?


  1. What do you feel would make your role as charge nurse more satisfying?


  1. What do you feel would help you to be a more effective charge nurse?


  1. What is your definition of evidenced-based practice?


  1. How to you view your role in facilitating change within the unit?


  1. What type of education or resources do you think would benefit you in your role as charge nurse?




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