The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO): Highest Ranking Administrative Nurse

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is the highest ranking administrative nurse in the organization. The CNO is responsible for the practice of nursing throughout the organization by ensuring consistency in the standard of practice across all clinical settings. As a member of the executive team, the CNO supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the delivery of care. As a CNO the greatest impact with nurses is to recognize the importance of creating a positive work environment and developing and sustaining a relationship with the staff nurses.
Nursing care is the core service of a hospital. Creating a foundation for a positive environment that fosters moral courage among nurses requires that the CNO and nursing staff have