title: Is the role of the sister/charge nurse being devalued?
abstract: This article explores the areas of change in the role of the sister and charge nurse. Far from devaluing this role, such changes may enhance it. There is an increased potential for this post in the devolved managerial structures of the NHS trusts.
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authors.lastname: Northcott
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory; D011209:Power, Psychological; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012380:Role