Understanding the Complexity of Registered Nurse Work in Acute Care Settings
JONA The Journal of Nursing AdministrationPublished 1 December 2003
Patricia Ebright, Emily S. Patterson, Barbara A. Chalko, Marta L. Render
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The authors report findings from a study guided by an innovative research approach to explore factors affecting registered nurse performance during real work on acute care medical-surgical units to suggest beginning targets for interventions to improve patient safety.
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Nursing shortages and patient safety mandates require nursing managers and administrators to consider new ways of understanding the complexity of healthcare provider work in actual situations. The authors report findings from a study guided by an innovative research approach to explore factors affecting registered nurse performance during real work on acute care medical-surgical units. Our findings suggest beginning targets for interventions to improve patient safety, as well as recruitment and retention, through support for registered nurse work.
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