What is the charge nurse’s role in functional nursing? How do the charge nurse’s duties differ from those of the nurse manager or staff RN?

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What is the charge nurse’s role in functional nursing? How do the charge nurse’s duties differ from those of the nurse manager or staff RN?
How do state laws, rules, and regulations affect staffing? Are these laws/rules/regulations beneficial or detrimental to nurses or patients?

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