title: Inadequate staffing situations: implications for nurses.
abstract: Lack of sufficient staff on a nursing unit is a problem frequently encountered by nurses and nurse managers. Nurses should understand the legal implications of staffing problems and resolve situations in a manner that poses minimal risk to themselves.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Hogue
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D012042:Registries; D014481:United States