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Nursing
Healthcare Management
Patient Safety

Background:

Staffing shortages are a persistent challenge in healthcare.
Float nurses are frequently utilized as a short-term solution.
Lack of familiarity with patient populations and limited orientation time create challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the challenges associated with float nurse assignments.
To advocate for the development of supportive tools for float nurses.
To improve the experience of float nurses, healthcare teams, and patients.

Main Methods:

This study is a conceptual analysis of the float nurse phenomenon.
It reviews existing literature on nursing staffing and float nurse utilization.
It identifies potential areas for intervention and tool development.

Main Results:

Float nursing, while necessary, introduces risks related to patient safety and staff stress.
Inadequate orientation and unfamiliarity increase anxiety for all parties.
The need for structured support systems for float nurses is evident.

Conclusions:

Creative and informative tools can mitigate the negative impacts of float nursing.
Implementing such tools can enhance patient care and reduce healthcare provider stress.
Proactive development of resources is crucial for effective float nurse integration.