Abstract

Legislation in New Jersey (along with the need for legislation nationwide) providing adequate nurse staffing is discussed. Also poor patient outcomes as related to inadequate nurse staffing is discussed.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Lawrence J. Davis, BSN, Penn Healthcare, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Legislation, Nursing Burnout, Staffing Standards

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Legislation addressing minimum registered nurse staffing deficiencies in healthcare settings

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Legislation in New Jersey (along with the need for legislation nationwide) providing adequate nurse staffing is discussed. Also poor patient outcomes as related to inadequate nurse staffing is discussed.