Authors

1. Mastro , Kari A.
2. Weaver , Susan H.
3. Kowalski , Mildred Ortu
4. Mapp , Marilyn
5. Vitale , Tracy R.
6. Caruso , Judith T.
7. Giordano , Nicholas A.

Abstract

Findings from this state-wide study demonstrate that nurses working at hospitals with NWESC have significantly healthier work environments with nurses practicing at Magnet hospitals, with NWESC having the healthiest work environments. The additive effect of NWESC on the health of the work environment highlights the importance that NWESC provides as the foundational infrastructure and a viable alternative to staffing ratio legislation.