The all-RN staff: why not?
The emphasis on cost containment and consumer satisfaction has spurred a new upsurge in interest in all-RN nursing. Data are mounting that show that an all-RN staff doesn't necessarily cost more and that its use markedly improves the quality of patient care. Although obstacles to implementation exist, they are not insurmountable, and nurse leaders are asking, "Why not?"
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