title: Self-development for women in the NHS.
abstract: Training in the NHS in many careers, including nursing, does not routinely include preparation for management. This article looks at how a group of women in different disciplines in one NHS trust used the Astra programme from the equal opportunities unit at the NHS Executive as a means of developing their managerial careers. After taking part in the four-month programme, participants reported greater self-confidence, increased assertiveness and a greater sense of clarity about this career development.
authors.affiliation: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: McFall
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education*; D010559:Personnel Management; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom; D014931:Women, Working