Berens and others dispute the accuracy of those numbers because the authors extrapolated the data based on studies in only a few states. Narrowly focusing on one particular provider misses the point and the major source of errors, she said. Championing nursing Berens didn t intend the series to be a hit piece on nursing. I think the cold numbers detailing death and injury were clearly offset by a key statement in the first day s story noting that nurses are often victims of a health care system too often measured by dollars. One of the positive aspects about the articles is that it underscores the crucial role nurses play in health care, Williams said.
Nurses make important decisions.
Nursing does matter. Unfortunately, people don t seem to realize that until something goes wrong. Yet sometimes the bad needs to be reported, Foley said.