12 hour vs 8 hour shifts Archives

3 Easy Strategies to Bring Holiday Cheer to the Bedside

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Dec 19, 2017 | 12 hour vs 8 hour shifts, Coping with Stress, Cultural Competence, Holiday Work, Inspirational, New Graduate Nurses, NNBA, Nurses Matter, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Scheduling, Patient Advocacy, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience, Work-Life Balance

It’s that time of year again when patients and their families are relying on us to bring excellent nursing care along with a little holiday cheer to the bedside. Of course we will be faced with the normal stressors of nursing, along with the possibility of...

12 Hour Shifts or 8 Hour Shifts at the Bedside: What's Best for You and Your Patients?

by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Jun 22, 2015 | 12 hour vs 8 hour shifts, Nursing Scheduling, Personal Experience, Uncategorized

I have worked in a variety of settings that have allowed me to work 8 hour shifts, 10 hour shifts as well as 12 and even 16 hour shifts. After working a variety of schedules, I am able to provide pros and cons for both 8 hour shifts as well as 12 hour shifts based...

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Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN is the Lead Educational Specialist and NCLEX Prep Expert here at The Nurse Speak®. It is his mission to help nurses enter into the workforce by developing strategies for success!