Who Manages Nurses?

Many people today assume that the doctors manage the nurses, but this is just a common misconception. In fact, nurses have another nurse who is dedicated to managing the them and making sure all patients are receiving exceptional care. This person is know as the nurse manager.

What do they specifically do?

Nurse managers are responsible for recruiting and retaining the nursing staff. They oversee all of the nurses, and sometimes even work alongside them since they are registered nurses as well. 

• They supervise the other nurses.
• Work and collaborate along side of the nurses and doctors.
• Manage finances
• Oversee paperwork, medical records, and disciplinary actions.

Instead of screening patients, checking vitals, and treating patients, they coordinate meetings, set up schedules, and make personnel decisions.

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How do you become a nurse manager?

Step 1: Obtain a bachelors in the science of nursing 

Double major, minor, or take business classes as well.
Step 2: Take the National Council Licensure Examination to become a registered nurse.

Step 3: Get experience.

Step 4: Obtain a masters of the science in nursing or a masters in healthcare or business administration.

Step 5: Pass the nurse management certification exam through the American Organization of Nurse Executives.

How much do they make?
Since being a nurse manager requires more responsibility and schooling, the pay is higher. The average salary is $88,850 a year, compared to the $65,470 average pay for a registered nurse (Katz).

-Casey W

Katz, Katy. "What It Takes to Become a Nurse Manager." What It Takes to Become a Nurse Manager. Rasmussen College, 9 Apr. 2014. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.
"Nurse Manager." DiscoverNursing.com. Johnson and Johnson, n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.