Consequences of Nursing Errors

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“…13 Unreimbursed care costs, damaged institutional reputation, lawsuits, and psychological impacts on patients and staff members occur as a result of nursing errors. 14 Researchers have also found a relationship between RN turnover rate and a higher rate of adverse patient safety outcomes. 13,15,16 Unfortunately, many hospital administrators place unrealistic expectations on NPRNs regarding the ease of transition from the role of student to professional nurse.…”

“…NPRNs account for a disproportionate number of medication errors, patient falls, and adverse events 13. Unreimbursed care costs, damaged institutional reputation, lawsuits, and psychological impacts on patients and staff members occur as a result of nursing errors 14. Researchers have also found a relationship between RN turnover rate and a higher rate of adverse patient safety outcomes 13,15,16.…”