Changing roles in nursing. Perceptions of nurse administrators

Nursing roles and administrative responsibilities have changed over the past 10 years. Although nurses' choices in graduate educational programs have been documented by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the National League for Nursing, little empirical data exist related to specific role changes. The purpose of this study was to describe current responsibilities of nurse administrators and their perceptions regarding role changes in their organizations. This study also identified educational recommendations of nurse administrators for nurses pursuing graduate degrees with implications and recommendations for nurse leaders.