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The primacy of purpose and the leadership of nursing

Gill Collinson, BSc (Hons), MA, RGN, Onc Cert., Dip Counselling

A recent NT Research editorial (Bishop, 2002) posed the following questions: 'Has the nursing profession mapped out a course [for its own development], or are we being manipulated to tread the path of others? And if this is the case, do we mind?' This paper discusses these questions from the perspective of nursing as a form of public service, and explores the challenges, constraints and opportunities that leaders of nursing have in creating a compelling vision for a profession that functions primarily within the public sector. It will also consider various theories of leadership in relation to nursing and offer a concept of leadership that is congruent with the values of public service and which can support the development of the profession in the ever-changing and complex world of healthcare.

Key Words: Leadership • Purpose • Public servants

Nursing Times Research, Vol. 7, No. 6, 403-411 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/136140960200700603
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