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May 2020
28m 27s

Tips for New Charge Nurses

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
About this episode

The charge nurse is the boots-on-the-ground leader and a role model for a unit. It can be a stressful job, but it can also be fun and empowering as you gain knowledge and experience.

In this episode, we chat about charge nurse responsibilities and share some tips for new charge nurses. 

Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-044-tips-for-new-charge-nurses/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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