Background Healthcare middle managers play a central role in reducing harm, improving
patient safety, and strengthening the quality of healthcare. The aim of this systematic review …

This Integrative Literature Review, sought to evidence and discuss the main characteristics
of the concept of leadership and of the nurse leader, as well as their contributions to the …

This Integrative Literature Review, sought to evidence and discuss the main characteristics
of the concept of leadership and of the nurse leader, as well as their contributions to the …

Aim The aim of the study was to describe and compare the characteristics of the nurse
manager's work in different hospital environments and at different times. Background …

Aim This article will report on one aspect of a larger study that explored the working lives of
nursing unit managers in Australia. The support of nursing unit managers is the focus of this …

Background Effective nursing leadership is necessary for the delivery of safe, high quality
healthcare. Yet experience and research tells us that nursing leaders are commonly …

clarke e., diers d., kunisch j., duffield c., thoms d., hawes s., stasa h. & fry m.(2012) Journal of
Nursing Management20, 120–129 Strengthening the nursing and midwifery unit manager …

This introductory chapter begins with an account of my doctoral journey. I will then discuss
my rationale for exploring the assessment of practice in practice learning settings with a …

Purpose–Leadership studies which focus on categorising leadership styles have been
critiqued for failure to consider the lived experience of leadership. The purpose of this paper …

Aim To provide an original perspective on the power and status of first‐line nurse managers
by observing their working environment. Background The role of first‐line nurse managers …