Integration of clinical and academic nursing at the hospital clinical unit level.
In a successful attempt to solve problems in Pediatric Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina, a Department Chairman was named Director-Chairman of Pediatric Nursing and given operational authority over both clinical and academic nursing in Pediatrics. The results were more efficient administration, a higher quality of patient care and an enriched environment for student learning.
Integration of clinical and academic nursing at the hospital clinical unit level. In a successful attempt to solve problems in Pediatric Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina, a Department Chairman was named Director-Chairman of Pediatric Nursing and given operational authority over both clinical and academic nursing in Pediatrics. The results were more efficient administration, a higher quality of patient care and an enriched environment for student learning.