• J Nurs Adm · Jul 2007

    A policy analysis of federal registered nurses safe staffing legislation.

    • Heidi J Keeler and Mary E Cramer.
    • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-5330, USA.
    • J Nurs Adm. 2007 Jul 1; 37 (7-8): 350-6.

    AbstractPublic and professional concerns over the registered nurse shortage and its effect on quality of care have led to 18 state and 2 federal initiatives to ensure safe hospital nurse staffing. Policy analysis of registered nurses safe staffing legislation introduced by the Congress suggests that its implementation is not likely to achieve all of its stated goals. An alternative policy approach is introduced.

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