Nurse Administrator

**Semantic type:** Biomedical Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** Nurse executives are registered nurses who are instrumental in the design, facilitation, and management of patient care in their respective organizations. They hold titles such as chief nursing officer, nursing director, chief operating officer of health care facilities and systems, nurse manager, consultant in nursing administration and management, dean, and director of faculty in graduate and undergraduate nursing programs. (from AONE)

**Synonyms:** - DON - Director of Nursing - Nurse Executive - Nursing Administration - Vice President for Nursing