Sleepy nurses: are we willing to accept the challenge today?

Salim Surani; Jane Murphy; Ashish Shah

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Sleepy nurses: are we willing to accept the challenge today?

June 20, 2007

Surani S, Murphy J, Shah A. Nurs Adm Q. 2007;31(2):146-151.

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The authors discuss research identifying concerns related to sleep deprivation in nursing staff along with its effect on medical error and the personal health and safety of nurses.

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