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Head nurses: their practice and education
L C Hodges1, R Knapp, J Cooper
1School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Greensboro.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 1, 1987
Abstract:
The head nurse has become a critical link in managing successful hospital units in this post-DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) era. As more nursing services move to a decentralized model, the head nurse role has grown in complexity and accountability far beyond entry level nursing preparation. This study explores the patterns of use of head nurses in United States hospitals and how they should be educated.