Authors

  1. Orique, Sabrina B. MSN, RN, CNS, OCN
  2. Patty, Christopher M. DNP, RN, CPPS
  3. Woods, Ellen BSN, RN, OCN, RN-BC

Abstract

This study replicates previous research on the nature and causes of missed nursing care and adds an explanatory variable: unit-level nurse workload (patient turnover percentage). The study was conducted in California, which legally mandates nurse staffing ratios. Findings demonstrated no significant relationship between patient turnover and missed nursing care.