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A Low-Cost Method of Measuring the In Situ Primary Productivity of Periphyton Communities of Lentic Waters

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What floats a float nurse's boat?

Pamela Linzer¹, Ann Marie Tilley, Marlene V Williamson

¹Winchester Hospital in Winchester, MA, USA. plinzer@winhosp.org

Creative Nursing

|October 1, 2011

Summary

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Float pool nurses exhibit distinct personality traits compared to unit-based nurses, including higher independence and openness to change. Understanding these traits can aid nurse recruitment and retention strategies.

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A Low-Cost Method of Measuring the In Situ Primary Productivity of Periphyton Communities of Lentic Waters

A Low-Cost Method of Measuring the In Situ Primary Productivity of Periphyton Communities of Lentic Waters

Published on: December 16, 2022

Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Organizational Behavior

Background:

Limited research exists on the personality traits of nurses.
No prior studies have specifically identified the personality traits of float pool nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and compare the personality traits of float pool nurses with those of unit-based nurses.
To explore potential differences in personality factors that may influence float pool nursing roles.

Main Methods:

A comparative study design was employed.
Personality traits were assessed and statistically analyzed to identify significant differences between float pool and unit-based nurses.

Main Results:

Six personality factors were found to be statistically significantly different between float pool and unit-based nurses.
Float pool nurses demonstrated higher levels of Independence, Tough-Mindedness, Rule Consciousness, Social Boldness, Openness to Change, and Tension compared to unit-based nurses.

Conclusions:

Float pool nurses possess a unique personality profile.
These findings can inform recruitment and retention strategies for float pool nursing positions.
Understanding personality traits is crucial for optimizing staffing with float pool nurses.