Making choices

Article Abstract:

Nurses considering managerial career development should be aware of the scarcity of opportunity in middle management, the administrative orientation of many higher grade posts and the clinical career structure. Nurse should demonstrate their suitability for posts in job applications. Many higher grade posts specify communication skills and creativity. Interviews may include psychometric testing, presentations or trials to ascertain suitability for a post.

Analysis, Cover Story

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Growing pains

Article Abstract:

A careers workshop in Scotland has drawn attention to possible problems encountered by nurses changing from clinical to management posts. Colleagues' negative attitudes proved detrimental to transition. Participants also complaind about lack of senior management support and confusion surrounding newly created posts. Suggestions for easing transition included support from a mentor and employer in developing new skills.

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Leading questions

Article Abstract:

Leadership is now part of nursing, midwifery and health-visiting practice and prominent figures have stressed the importance of a professional approach. Leadership has been defined as the ability to determine a goal, develop a strategy to achieve the goal and inspire a team to implement the strategy. Nurses, midwives and health visitors will see their roles becomeing more independent.

Practice, Leadership

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