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Extended shifts and increased working hours for nurses is a contemporary issue that affects patient care and nurse well-being. While 12-hour shifts provide scheduling benefits for hospitals, research shows they can increase nurse fatigue and burnout. This leads to higher medical error rates and worse patient satisfaction. Alternatively, 8-hour shifts minimize fatigue and burnout, reducing errors while improving nurse health. As nursing is a demanding profession, appropriate working hours are important to en

Author
Nduka Mmesoma
Language
EN