title: How to appoint a new chief nurse, win friends and influence people.
abstract: OUR CHIEF nurse for England, Sarah Mullally, has announced her intention to leave the NHS and the search is on for her replacement. Speculation on who it will be is rife; this is an opportune moment therefore to reflect on the ideal qualities of the new chief nursing officer (CNO) for England.
authors.affiliation: Trent Workforce Development Confederation.
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Butterworth