First of all, nice site guys, good work.
...While entrenched in the meyhem of a busy emergency department with new grad nurses and interns starting out at the same time, it was hard to find time to think with any sort of clarity. In a rare moment however, I was wondering if the meyhem and work load would be relieved if the interns and grad nurses began their commencement of work at different times of the year.
This would mean that the new intake of grad nurses could start half way through the year, say June/July, and the interns would maintain their current cimmencement date of around January.
This potential study would aim to achieve less medication errors, a higher level of care, better communication between staff, less stressors in the workplace and an overall improvement in patient care. It would also enable the two working bodies, (interns & grad nurses) to support each other more in these difficult times.
Thoughts people???
That sounds like a pretty good suggestion, Wylie. Now you just need to get a grant ;)