title: Nurse managers: perceptions of their role.
abstract: A qualitative study on the role of the nurse manager was conducted based on interviews with nurse managers in an acute care teaching hospital. Role descriptions revealed many similarities to Mintzberg's (1973) model of management roles, but additional roles, related to the nurse manager's professional responsibilities were identified. Conflicts within and among roles and a strong need for support were themes that were identified throughout the interviews. Suggestions for improving the quality of worklife of the nurse manager and for further research are included.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Coulson
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Cragg
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support