TVGH Launches Nursing Student Work-Study Program to Ease Clinical Nurse Workload
TVGH is hiring nursing students as part-time workers to handle ward chores and administrative tasks. This initiative aims to reduce the workload of clinical nurses, allowing them to focus on direct patient care while fostering a pipeline for future talent recruitment.
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In response to the global nursing shortage, Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH) has implemented a part-time contract internship program for nursing students. Under this system, students are hired as part-time workers to assist with ward logistics and administrative tasks, thereby reducing the non-nursing workload of clinical staff. Shen Ching-ching, Director of the TVGH Nursing Department, noted that the hospital''s retention rate remained above 90% last year, with turnover at a 5-6 year low—a success attributed to competitive salaries and benefits. The students assist with tasks such as meal delivery, medication collection, document distribution, and administrative support like data entry and copying. Under supervision, they also help with basic patient care, such as repositioning and feeding. Currently, 77 students are assisting across 64 units. Regarding government-proposed nurse-to-patient ratios, TVGH stated it already meets current standards and offers competitive bonuses to maintain its edge in talent recruitment.