The University Hospital Nurse Extender Model. Part I, An overview and conceptual framework

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Administration
• Patient Care Delivery Models

Background:

• Hospitals face challenges in maintaining quality patient care.
• Innovative staffing models are needed to support nursing staff and patient outcomes.
• The Nurse Extender Model is proposed as a sustainable solution.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an overview of the University Hospital Nurse Extender Model.
• To describe the conceptual framework of this innovative patient care strategy.
• To lay the groundwork for future discussions on implementation and evaluation.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual overview of the Nurse Extender Model.
• Description of the framework supporting the model's integration.
• Identification of key components for successful adoption.

Main Results:

• A clear conceptualization of the Nurse Extender Model is provided.
• The model is presented as a long-term strategy for quality patient care.
• Future papers will detail implementation and lessons learned.

Conclusions:

• The Nurse Extender Model offers a viable strategy for enhancing patient care.
• Nursing administrators can utilize this framework for planning care delivery changes.
• This model aims to ensure sustained quality of care through strategic staffing.