title: An outcomes approach to skill mix change in critical care.
abstract: When the nursing shortage strained the resources of one community hospital, RNs partnered with LVNs to drop costs, raise patient satisfaction levels, and maintain quality patient care.
authors.affiliation: Patient Care and Professional Services, Martin Luther Hospital, Anaheim, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Ringerman
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ventura
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002140:California; D003422:Critical Care; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D009743:Nursing, Practical / Q000193:education; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D032024:Personnel Delegation; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D000078329:Workforce