National Association of Chief Male Nurses

Nursing organisation in the UK

The National Association of Chief Male Nurses 1953–1968 was created from a section of Chief Male Nurses in The Society of Registered Male Nurses. It amalgamated with Association of Nurse Administrators.[1]

## History

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Initially referred to as the National Association of Chief Male Nurses (Mental Health Service) representing the interests of hospital-based male nurses. The first annual general meeting was held at Littlemore Hospitalwith around 65 members present, including from Glasgow, Newcastle, Belfast, Exeter and the Midland and London.[2] the meeting reported that the association had been accepted for membership of the World Federation for Mental Health, was affiliated to the National Association for Mental Health and was discussing affiliation with the National Council of Nurses.[2] By the next annual general meeting in 1955 the membership was 180.[3]

The Royal College of Nursing's extension of membership to all registered nurses (including mental health and male nurses registers) in the summer of 1960 was welcomed by the association, who saw membership of both organisations as a positive step forward.[4]

The Salmon Report on Senior Nursing Staff Structure of 1966 sought to standardise structure and pay for senior hospital nurses in England and Scotland. This had an impact on the Chief Male Nurses who saw their numbers decline. The Association had ongoing discussions on whether to merge with one of the other nursing associations. A 1966 article led with the line Are we to marry the matrons’ association or are they going to marry us?[5] It wasn't until June 1974 that they merged with the matrons into the Association of Nurse Administrators.[6]

Voluntary postholders included President Alfred Baldwin 1966-1967;[7] Honorary Secretary John Barry c.[8]1966; Chair Mr E Dawson c.1955.[3] T Thompson Chief Male Nurse Hellingly Hospital 1951-1965 was one of the founder members of the association.[9]

## References

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1. ^ "National Association of Chief Male Nurses". RCN Archive Catalogue. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
2. ^ a b "Here and There". Nursing Times. 26 Nov 1954 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection via Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.
3. ^ a b "Chief Male Nurses Meet". Nursing Times. 51. 20 May 1955 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection via Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.
4. ^ "Chief Male Nurses Meet". Nursing Times. 57. 2 June 1961 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection via Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.
5. ^ "Towards Greater Unity?". Nursing Times. 62 (19). 13 May 1966 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection: Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.
6. ^ "Administrators Unite to Pool Experience". Nursing Times. 70 (42). 17 Oct 1974 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection: Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.
7. ^ "Appointment". Nursing Times. 64 (13). 29 Mar 1968 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection via Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.
8. ^ "Appointments". Nursing Times. 62 (49). 9 Dec 1966 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection via Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.
9. ^ "Mr. T. Thompson". Nursing Times. 61 (48). 26 Nov 1965 - via RCN Historical Nursing Journals Collection: Cengage Gale Female Forerunners Women's Archive.