Role of clinical nurse leadership in improving patient care
Jill Murphy Lecturer in nursing and midwifery, University of Limerick
Bernie Quillinan Head of nursing and midwifery, University of Limerick
Mary Carolan Professor of research and nursing, University of Limerick
Jill Murphy and colleagues describe how clinical leadership has been defined and developed among nurse leaders in the Republic of Ireland
Leadership in nursing plays a crucial part in the provision of good patient care. However, the terms ‘nursing leadership’ and ‘nursing management’ are often confused. This article discusses the difficulties in defining ‘clinical leadership’, outlines its development in the Republic of Ireland, and identifies issues that must be addressed if clinical nurse leaders are to be effective.
Nursing Management.
16, 8, 26-28.
doi: 10.7748/nm2009.12.16.8.26.c7395
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