title: Supplemental nursing agencies--a tool for combating the nursing shortage.
abstract: Supplemental nursing agencies can help administrators combat the nursing shortage. By filling seasonal increases in demand with supplemental nurses, administrators can effectively staff units, ensure continuity of care and decrease total labor costs. Use of supplemental nurses also reduces the workload of regular staff nurses and spares supervisors from having to recruit employees for vacant slots.
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