RSS Coordinator(s):

BMC contact - Arlene Kruzel, MSN, RN -  arlene.Kruzel@baystatehealth.org
BNH contact - Elizabeth Goncalves, MSN, RN  -  elizabeth.goncalves@baystatehealth.org
BFM contact - Stephanie Swan,  MSN, RN -  stephanie.swan@baystatehealth.org
BWH contact - Mandy Ritter, MSN, RN -  mandy.ritter@baystatehealth.org
 

Series Overview

Transitioning from a clinical nurse into the role of charge nurse can be both intimidating and challenging. This workshop is designed to define the responsibilities of the charge role and offer support and resources via active learning strategies to the new charge nurse.

Intended Audience

Registered Nurses

Planning Committee

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Baystate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation Statements

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 contact hour(s).  Nurses should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

POLICY ON FACULTY AND SPONSOR DISCLOSURE

The design and content of Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education (CE) activities support quality improvement in healthcare and provide fair and balanced views of therapeutic options. Any relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the educational activity.

None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

Series location: 
BMC - Chestnut 2 Conference Room
BNH - Conference Room B
BFM - Conference Room A/B
BWH - Snow C Conference Room

RSS Format: 
Live

Global Objectives: 

As a result of participation in this educational series, nurses new to the charge RN role will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to become a confident and competent charge nurse. Practice time and case studies followed by discussion will allow for personal growth with initiating difficult conversations, providing feedback, and identifying resources.

Interprofessional RSS:
No

Intended Audience: 
Nurse

Specialty: 
Nursing

Credits Available: [From application]
ANCC Contact Hours
BCIPE (Instructional)