Nursing managers, transformed or deformed? – A case study in the ideology of competency

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Title:	Nursing managers, transformed or deformed? – A case study in the ideology of competency
Author(s):	Patrick Reedy, (University of York, York, UK), Mark Learmonth, (University of York, York, UK)
Citation:	Patrick Reedy, Mark Learmonth, (2000) "Nursing managers, transformed or deformed? – A case study in the ideology of competency", Journal of Management in Medicine, Vol. 14 Iss: 3/4, pp.153 - 165
Keywords:	Competences, Continuing professional development, Management development, National vocational qualifications, Nurses
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/02689230010359165 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Examines the ideological nature of competence-based approaches to the management training of nurse managers. Explores the transition required from a “clinical” identity to a managerial one. Employs Habermas’ theory of communicative action to analyse the ideological features and to provide a way of reflecting on the nature of the professional identity they are being encouraged to accept. Indicates some further avenues for research.