title: The practicing nurse as leader.
authors.affiliation: Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Clifford
mesh_terms: D001242:Assertiveness; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007857:Leadership; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000592:standards*; D012951:Socialization