Nurse-Friendly Hospital Project: Enhancing Nurse Retention and Quality of Care.
Meraviglia, Martha PhD, RN, CNS; Grobe, Susan J. PhD, RN, FAAN; Tabone, Stephanie MSN, RN; Wainwright, Mary MS, RN; Shelton, Steve PA-C; Yu, Lydia MHS; Jordan, Clair MSN, RN
[Miscellaneous Article] Journal of Nursing Care Quality. 23(4):305-313, October/December 2008.

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The present shortage of nurses in the United States is expected to continue. Nurse shortage, the nature of the work environment, and employers' expectations and attitudes, among other factors, influence both nurse retention and quality of patient care. The Nurse-Friendly Hospital Project was designed to improve nurses' work environment in rural and small hospitals in Texas. Findings demonstrate improvements in nurse retention, nurse staffing, and quality of care.

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