title: Loss of 4,000 senior posts could have 'dire consequences' for safety.
abstract: The loss of nearly 4,000 senior nursing posts over the past three years could have 'dire consequences' for patients, the RCN has warned.
authors.forename: Kat
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Keogh
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006280:Health Workforce / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008880:Midwifery / Q000191:economics*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000191:economics*; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000191:economics*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006113:United Kingdom