title: Nurse manager: a key role in clinical outcomes.
abstract: As a central partner in the business of the hospital, the nurse manager's focus is on the delivery of high-quality care resulting in desired clinical outcomes at controlled costs. These outcomes require a partnership for patient care. Nurse managers develop and empower staff; forge collaborative and team relationships within nursing and with other disciplines and departments; and help to transform the hospital culture. Roles, responsibilities, educational preparation and experience requirements are discussed as well as the significance of collaborating with other healthcare members.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Sovie
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010067:Ownership / Q000458:organization & administration; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration