Matrons were the head nurse but are no longer around. Now hospitals have CEOs and GMs. Do you mean the Nurse Manager? Enrolled Nurse Nurse with a diploma and restricted responsibilities Registered Nurse Nurse with a Bachelor degree and responsibilities including direction and supervision of Enrolled Nurses Clinical Nurse Registered Nurse with either years of experience in an area or post grad studies in an area Shift Co-ordinator Registered or Clinical Nurse responsible for all Nurses providing care in a hospital ward for the duration of a shift. Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse with a Masters in a speciality and the right to prescribe certain medications, tests and x-rays. Staff Development Nurse A Registered Nurse or higher who works on teaching all staff further nursing skills within that ward's speciality (ie orthopaedic surgery, dementia care, mental health, aged care, bariatrics) Nurse Manager This Nurse manages all the Nurses regardless of shift or speciality.
A matron.
A matron is typically a woman in a position of authority or management, often within a hospital, nursing home, or educational institution. In healthcare settings, she may oversee nursing staff and ensure the quality of patient care. The term can also refer to a woman who is in charge of a domestic establishment, such as a boarding school or a women's residence. In some contexts, the term conveys a sense of respect and responsibility.
A matron is a mature woman, wife or widow, or a woman of motherly manners. The word can also be used to referr to a head nurse in a hospital. noun 1. a married woman, especially one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position. 2. a woman who has charge of the domestic affairs of a hospital, prison, or other institution. 3. a woman serving as a guard, warden, or attendant for women or girls, as in a prison.
Depends on the business structure of the hospital. If incorporated, Chairman of the Board or Chief Executive Officer. I've also seen Head Adminsitrator used. I am not aware of any title that is gender specific.
Is it legal for a Licsenced Vocational Nurse to be CHARGE over Registered Nurses in a hospital that has critical patients and is responsible to run an emergency room as charge:
The hospital management, the doctor in charge or the matron are the person who are responsible for quality care in a hospital.
Another term for accuse is "allege" or "charge".
in charge
A woman in charge of a school is typically referred to as a principal or headmistress.
not legally. unless it is a private hospital thenits still ify
The African Luhya term for the English word 'woman' is Omukhasi.
Private services generally charge more than the hospital services.