Lakhasly

Head nurse fills one of the most critical first line-managing roles in the administration of nursing services.Active participation in the professional nursing organization.This position is crucial in co- ordination and integrating the practice of nursing toward the attainment of primary goal of nursing services that rendering a high level of nursing care to each patient in each unit.Definition: She/he is the person responsible for direct and indirect nursing care of patient within an organized unit of a clinical area as medical, surgical units- ---etc.

Head nurse fills one of the most critical first line-managing roles in the
administration of nursing services. She/he is the person in a position
linking nursing management to nursing care. This position is crucial in co-
ordination and integrating the practice of nursing toward the attainment of
primary goal of nursing services that rendering a high level of nursing care
to each patient in each unit.
Definition:
She/he is the person responsible for direct and indirect nursing care of
patient within an organized unit of a clinical area as medical, surgical units-
---etc.
Qualification and preparation of the head nurse:
1- Educational qualification:
Completion of baccalaureate program, which has prepared her/him for
professional nursing, practice. Advanced preparation in ward or unit
management, principles of supervision and teaching are preferred.
2- Professional qualification:
Experience as professional nurse in which potential administration and
supervisory competence has been demonstrated. Should have at least one
year experience as a staff nurse. Active participation in the professional
nursing organization.
Personal qualification:

• Maintain optimum physical and emotional health.


• Demonstrate knowledge, skills gained from educational experience.