<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (December 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (December 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A director of nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who supervises the care of all the patients at a health care facility . The director of nursing has special training beyond the training of a staff nurse for the position that pertains to health care management, and in some places, a director of nursing must hold a special license in order to be employed in that capacity . </P> <P> The director of nursing is one of up to seven directors at a typical health care facility . The other are the directors of food (or dietary) services, social work, activities, business management, housekeeping / laundry, and maintenance . In most facilities, the director of nursing is only second to the facility's administrator, and will fill in in the administrator's absence . </P>

What is the role of a director of nursing