Why Is Nursing So Exhausting? Long hours and the high stress of jobs in the health care field are driving factors behind the burnout many nurses feel. In a recent survey by the American Nurses Association (ANA), over half of nurses said they often have to work through breaks or arrive early or stay late
How Much Sleep Should Nurses Get? Like most Americans, nurses regularly shortchange themselves on sleep, getting by on an average of 6.8 hours of sleep on their work days instead of the commonly recommended 8 hours per 24-hour period. Ongoing sleep deprivation of as little as an hour a day can lead to a sleep
What Effect Does Nurse Fatigue Have On Patient Safety? What effect does nurse fatigue have on patient safety? Working long shifts, night shifts, and rotating shifts, as well as mandatory or voluntary overtime, contributes to nurse fatigue, which results in accidents, mistakes, and errors. But beyond the safety and ethical implications, fatigue can also lead