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Modernisation: the role of ward sisters and charge nurses

10 September 2003

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Background The nursing profession is being directed by the government to modernise alongside the NHS as an organisation (DoH 2000). The role of ward sister/charge...

Nurses’ views on challenging doctors’ practice in an acute hospital

09 June 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim To explore the extent to which nurses are willing to challenge doctors’ practice in everyday situations in an acute NHS hospital. Method Qualitative data were...

Role of the ward sister: tensions, pressures and opportunities

25 August 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article investigates the factors that have shaped the role and work experiences of ward sisters and charge nurses. The article considers how ward sisters make...