title: Redesigning a skills mix in the ICU.
abstract: A group of unit-based personnel set about to redesign work in the intensive care unit. Their strategy acknowledged the fiscal reality of the hospital's situation, while maintaining a proactive and positive approach. The implementation process of such a program--establishing a skills mix, redesigning a patient care delivery system and capitalizing on the RNs' career ladder is described.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hoover
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kisiel
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006754:Hospital Restructuring; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007587:Job Description; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D000078329:Workforce