title: The role and preparation of first-line nurse managers in Australia: where are we going and how do we get there?
abstract: Organizational restructuring is impacting heavily on the first-line nurse managers' role. Given their critical role, it is important that the best and most talented are attracted to and prepared to be first-line managers. The authors provide an overview of the role of first-line nurse managers in Australia, proposing that nurse administrators take a more active role than has traditionally been the case in ensuring staff are appropriately educated and selected for management positions.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Health Services Management, University of Technology, Lindfield NSW 2070, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Duffield
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Franks
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002322:Career Mobility; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education*; D011361:Professional Competence; D013192:Staff Development; D013997:Time Factors