If only the Nurses had (0) Link, they would be so much more efficient. As it stands, you have to think a little far ahead in the turn with the Nurses. In the starter, they are a little weak, but if you don't mind proxies, the starter is great if you want to pop out Canine Remains early game. Turn 2-3 SS into Body Parts in the start of the game, and then use McM to attack/heal the FG into getting more Body parts either via spells or attacks. Use a Nurses to heal him up, and you should have 2-3 more Body Parts from that turn. Sure, that took you a turn, but now you can either pop out some doggies, or a whole new second FG, and then have them run around in Golem/Nurse pairs with the Nurses providing Armor/Df with Attendant/Bedside Manner, and the Golems running around beating face.
Seabass and McM can do their thing solo, and are very self sufficient. It isn't a bad idea to give Seabass a Body Part early as well, as he can use it to heal himself until he gets into combat, and then he can go several turns without needing support and simply healing himself.