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Staff Nurses' Perspectives of Resources Needed During Floating.
Ann Hoffman1, Victoria von Sadovszky
1Author Affiliations: Program Manager (Ms Hoffman), Nurse Scientist (Dr von Sadovszky), Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 16, 2018
Summary
Staff nurses need assigned buddies, mini-orientations, and electronic updates when floating. These resources can improve the floating experience and increase nursing satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Workforce Resources
Background:
- Limited research exists on staff nurses' perspectives regarding resources for floating.
- Existing studies focus on float pool nurse characteristics and floating patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate staff nurses' perceptions of essential resources needed to support floating.
- To identify key resources that can enhance the floating experience for nurses.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 220 staff nurses in a pediatric hospital.
- Utilized electronic surveys with open- and close-ended questions.
- Analyzed data using frequencies, percentages, and chi-square analyses.
Main Results:
- No significant relationships found between resources and years at the institution or frequency of floating.
- Top resources identified: assigned resource/buddy, mini-orientation, and electronic unit updates.
- Identified common frustrations nurses experience during floating.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight critical needs for improving the floating nurse experience.
- Nurse executives can implement these resources to increase nursing satisfaction and create a more supportive floating environment.