title: Future responsibility and requirements for first-line nurse managers in New South Wales.
abstract: Changes to the structure and funding of hospitals in Australia are progressing at a rapid pace. Decentralized organizational structures based on a product concept have increased the responsibility and managerial skills needed of first-line nurse managers. The purpose of this study was to determine a profile of first-line nurse managers in hospitals in New South Wales. Data related to education, experience and career plans were obtained from 318 respondents in 34 hospitals. The results indicate a lack of experience and educational preparation in management which has implications for the role of more senior nurse managers.
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authors.lastname: Duffield
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002322:Career Mobility; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009517:New South Wales; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011357:Product Line Management; D011361:Professional Competence