The role and responsibilities of the departmental head were identified. Methods whereby these individuals could obtain the required management skills were identified. An indication of the amount of time to be spent on each of these tasks are also given. Suggestions for further research as well as other recommendations are made in the last chapter. Nurses' training, now in its thirtieth year at South- African universities, is of utmost importance for the health of the nation. Their education must therefore be of a high standard. This can only be achieved if capable heads of departments (nursing) are available. / Thesis (MA et Scien (Verpleegkunde))--PU vir CHO, 1987

The role and responsibilities of the departmental head were identified. Methods whereby these individuals could obtain the required management skills were identified. An indication of the amount of time to be spent on each of these tasks are also given. Suggestions for further research as well as other recommendations are made in the last chapter. Nurses' training, now in its thirtieth year at South- African universities, is of utmost importance for the health of the nation. Their education must therefore be of a high standard. This can only be achieved if capable heads of departments (nursing) are available. / Thesis (MA et Scien (Verpleegkunde))--PU vir CHO, 1987