Matching nurse skill with patient acuity in the intensive care units: a risk management mandate.

Amanda Rischbieth

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Matching nurse skill with patient acuity in the intensive care units: a risk management mandate.

September 28, 2010

Rischbieth A. J Nurs Manag. 2006;14(5):397-404.

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The author suggests that matching a nurse's skill set to distinct patient care in an intensive care unit may positively affect the care provided.

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