How should nurses on the night shift cope with the well-documented fatigue and health risks of staying up all night? A blog on Nurse.com makes some suggestions.
Here are some ways nurses can make decrease these risks:
• Advocate for changes in your workplace through your CNO and other available avenues (e.g., union membership, community education).
• Become an active member of your professional associations (e.g., ANA, specialty nursing associations) and participate in their respective legislative initiatives to eradicate these issues.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms you experience due to fatigue and lack of sleep and make necessary changes (e.g., say no to extra shifts, seek medical attention, get adequate rest/sleep).
• Support and respect your fellow nursing staff members.
• Be mindful and focused when providing patient care.
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