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Supernumerary status: definition, operationalisation and its effect in practice.

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  • 1University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, UK. brian.mcgowan@ulster.ac.uk

Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
|October 1, 2003
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Supernumerary status in intensive care units was well-received, benefiting staff and patients by enhancing training. Further research is needed to assess its long-term impact on nurse retention.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Intensive Care Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Supernumerary status is a strategy to support nurses transitioning into specialized critical care roles.
  • Implementation and impact of supernumerary programs in intensive care units (ICUs) require thorough evaluation.
  • Understanding staff perceptions is crucial for optimizing training initiatives in high-acuity settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation of supernumerary status in Greater Belfast intensive care units.
  • To explore staff understanding and perceptions of supernumerary status.
  • To assess the effects of supernumerary status on involved staff and healthcare trusts.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured and focus group interviews.

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  • Purposeful sampling of participants with experience in supernumerary roles.
  • Verbatim transcription and line-by-line coding of interview data, identifying 10 common themes.

    • Main Results:

    • Supernumerary status was generally well-received and supported by participants.
    • The program was viewed as beneficial for training skilled intensive care practitioners.
    • Positive contributions to recruitment and development of new ICU nurses were noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Operationalizing supernumerary status programs highlights challenges in supporting novice nurses.
    • Creative approaches are needed from service providers to enhance support for new practitioners.
    • Long-term effects on staff retention require further investigation to fully gauge program efficacy.