Complexity, bullying, and stress: analyzing and mitigating a challenging work environment for nurses.

Ronda G. Hughes; Carolyn M. Clancy

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Complexity, bullying, and stress: analyzing and mitigating a challenging work environment for nurses.

July 8, 2009

Hughes RG, Clancy CM. J Nurs Care Qual. 2009;24(3):180-183.

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The authors examine workplace factors that hinder nurses from providing safe and high-quality care.

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