Thanks so much for the reply and the info. I will do a PubMed search and see what I can find. We are planning to start with 4 ACNP's to provide 24 hr coverage to a 16 bed ICU and 16 bed intermediate care unit. Just trying to figure out the best way to cover nights.....no residents and the MDs do not want to be there all night.
We are starting a new intensivist program in our SICU and plan to utilize mid-levels, mostly ACNP's for provide 24 hr coverage. We are looking at various staffing models and I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions...We will have 4.6 mid levels to over 24/7. Thanks