(USATODAY.com) - Operating room nurse John Kauchick says he's worked 17-hour shifts and once stayed on the job for 23 hours straight – risking fatigue that could lead to medical mistakes. Now the ...
Working long hours can compromise patient safety, yet 12-hour shifts are the norm in nursing. Nurses love the flexibility offered by 12-hour shifts and healthcare facilities find them easier to ...
Ask any nurse why they got into the profession, and they will likely say they were called to help others. A nurse's job is selfless, and that's evident around the holidays as they sacrifice time with ...
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Alarm fatigue is sensory overload nurses experience when exposed to the nonstop beeping of monitors, pumps and other machines in hospital rooms. The result is not only a desensitization to alarms, but ...
If you spend long hours on your feet every day, you know how essential it is to have comfy sneakers in your rotation. Medical professionals experience this daily, which is why we trust them to ...