Staffing patterns of scheduled unit staff nurses vs. float pool nurses: a pilot study

Medsurg Nurs. 2012 Jan-Feb;21(1):27-32, 39.

Abstract

In this study, the differences in patient assignments between float pool nurses versus scheduled unit staff nurses were examined. Although there was a tendency for float pool nurses to receive more difficult patient assignments, this was not statistically significant (at alpha=0.05).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Contract Services / standards*
  • Humans
  • Midwestern United States
  • Nursing Care / standards*
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / organization & administration*
  • Pilot Projects