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...
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...