title: The answer is ......., now what was the question? Applying alternative approaches to estimating nurse requirements.
authors.affiliation: Division of Health Policy Research and Education, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Lavis
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Birch
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000600:supply & distribution* / Q000639:trends; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000639:trends*