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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.
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