How do nurse managers differ from nurse leaders?
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How do nurse managers differ from nurse leaders?

Brian Webster Critical care nurse, Intensive care unit in Scotland

Not all nurses managers have experience so education in, and exposure to, compassionate leadership can be vital

What is the difference between a manager and a leader? All organisations need a manager, but they benefit from leaders. But when nurses become managers, are they managing, leading or both?

Nursing Management. 30, 2, 9-10. doi: 10.7748/nm.30.2.9.s3

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