title: Effective screening and orientation of independent contract nurses.
abstract: The numbers of nurses working in independent contract positions are increasing. This article describes the development of a preemployment screening tool and an efficient, cost-effective orientation for independent contract nurses who may work infrequently or for short duration. The success of the orientation is attributed to a high degree of learner involvement, decreased orientation time, and focusing on essential "need to know" information.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Leidy
mesh_terms: D003284:Contract Services; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000592:standards*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000592:standards*; D012042:Registries