Understanding the Complexity of Registered Nurse Work in Acute Care Settings

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 affec...

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Published in:The Journal of nursing administration 2003-12, Vol.33 (12), p.630-638
Main Authors: Ebright, Patricia R., Patterson, Emily S., Chalko, Barbara A., Render, Marta L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Decision Making
Humans
Nursing
Nursing Care - organization & administration
Nursing Care - psychology
Nursing Research
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0002-0443
1539-0721
DOI:10.1097/00005110-200312000-00004