title: Top Ranked Schools of Nursing: the role of the dean.
abstract: The Top Ranked School of Nursing Study (TRSN) was a nationwide investigation for the purpose of delineating a composite of elements that constitute a top ranked school. The role of the dean was identified as the most frequent, if not the most significant, element of administration. The influence and scope of the administration in a TRSN were described as were the ways in which these endeavors are pursued and supported. The findings will be of benefit to anyone interested in promoting and improving nursing scholarship.
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D012380:Role; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States