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Linda Aiken: NHS policy is driving harmful variation in nurse staffing levels and diluting skill mix

The latest evidence on registered nurse numbers and patient satisfaction makes the case for safe staffing levels overwhelming, says leading nurse researcher Linda Aiken
Posted 11 January 2018 - 23:30
 
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