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Objective To discuss the responsibility and quality requirement of head nurses in nursing quality improvement in obstetrical and gynecological department.Methods The responsibility of head nurses in nursing quality improvement in obstetrical and gynecological department were investigated by carrying out surveys in patients of obstetrical and gynecological department.Results The quality of head nurses needed improvement and their responsibility required definitude,thus the satisfaction degree of patients and nursing quality can be improved.Conclusions Through this research,we find that the head nurses not only need good quality,but also should be given definite responsibility and certain service,supervising and management power,if so,they can fully exert their role in nursing work.