title: Get out of the office and on to the ward.
abstract: The draft NMC code spells out what is expected of nurses in leadership roles, including ensuring concerns are listened to and putting patient care first. Managers must also ensure staff have the skills, knowledge and competence for safe practice.
authors.forename: Kat
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Keogh
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000592:standards*; D010362:Patients' Rooms; D006113:United Kingdom