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nursing officer

British

noun

(in Britain) the official name for matron

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She worked in Britain's state-run National Health Service for more than three decades, rising to become its chief nursing officer for England in 1999.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The former chief nursing officer told the inquiry: "In no way would I have sought to downplay the seriousness of the concerns conveyed by Dr Peters."

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

An alleged comment made by Scotland's former chief nursing officer about families affected by a hospital infection scandal being offered a trip to Disneyland has been described as "shameful" in parliament.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

At the hospital, floodwaters approached the facility and swamped the main entrance road, said Stacy Kohler, chief nursing officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Mullally had previously served as the U.K. government’s chief nursing officer, advising the government on nursing matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

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