Unions fight to ensure nurses are heard in the corridors of power.

摘要

Almost 70 years after a chief nurse was first appointed in England, the role looks set to change significantly.Health minister Anne Milton has confirmed that the chief nursing officer (CNO) post in England will be retained after incumbent Dame Chris Beasley steps down in March, following weeks of speculation over the role's future. However, Professor Beasley told last month's CNO summit in London that the next chief nurse could hold a different portfolio.