Innovative plan solves nurse shortage problem.
Changes in night shift patterns, use of special per diem nurses, and increased time off on weekends for all nursing staff have eliminated need for use of registry nurses and solved hospital's nurse shortage problem.
D002140:California; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D009551:Night Care; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010559:Personnel Management; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D012042:Registries; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits