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nursing officer

British  

noun

  1. (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

Duncan Burton, chief nursing officer for England, said it was concerning that the flu had hit early this year and the increase among children was "worrying".

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

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

Tabetha Darmon, chief nursing officer at the trust, said in a statement last week that it has made improvements since.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025