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Being a nurse director: the challenges and opportunities

A member of Nursing Management's editorial advisory board offers some tips on what it takes to become a director of nursing

Alex McMahon
Posted 06 February 2020 - 12:30

Vector image showing paper aeroplanes.To mark the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, members of Nursing Management’s editorial advisory team reflect on nursing and advice for aspiring nurse leaders. This article is by Alex McMahon.

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