Which of the following is a hospital-based nursing role?

• A. Public health nurse
• B. Public health inspector
• C. Charge nurse
• D. Ambulatory clinic nurse

Answer: (C)

Hospital-based nursing care centers on inpatient units and unit leadership. The role that fits this setting is the nurse in charge on a shift, coordinating patient care, assigning staff, supervising team members, and ensuring safety and quality within the unit. This level of operational oversight within a hospital unit is what defines a hospital-based nursing role. In contrast, a public health nurse works in community or population settings; a public health inspector focuses on regulatory oversight rather than direct patient care in a hospital; and an ambulatory clinic nurse provides care in outpatient clinics, not within the inpatient hospital environment.