title: Float pool orientation.
abstract: Orienting new staff members to competently deliver care on a single unit is a challenging endeavor. This challenge escalates when orienting float staff members to 10 medical/surgical and 2 parent-child units. In this article, the authors describe the process for development and implementation of a competency-based orientation for float pool staff members. These principles also may be used to cross-train nursing staff members who occasionally float.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Libby
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Bolduc
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling