title: Evaluating an RN/co-worker model.
abstract: In 1988 the University of Kentucky Hospital implemented a nurse extender model to cope with diminishing RN resources. After a year and a half of operation the model was evaluated in terms of training costs, retention, personnel costs, RN and co-worker satisfaction, and impact on quality of care. The authors conclude that although it has some limitations, the Co-worker Model allowed patient beds to remain open while minimally affecting quality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Powers
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Dickey
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ford
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007629:Kentucky; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires