Christen Halley Hughes

Charge nurses often act as the eyes and ears of the unit. They are leaders, clinical experts, educators, policy enforcers, and patient advocates. They ensure patients and caregivers receive high-quality, safe, and evidence-based care. With the shift in health care from the in-patient to outpatient setting, patients are becoming more acute and complex for staff nurses. Charge nurses are pivotal in the successful care and management of these patients.