Shiftwork Sleep Disorder. The role of nurse in SWSD for you and your patients

Do you work the night shift or rotating shifts? Do some of your patients struggle with sleep problems? If so, access our on-demand webinar on shiftwork sleep disorder (SWSD). More than 22 million Americans are shiftworkers, and nurses account for a large portion of them. Especially when they have long commutes and family responsibilities, shiftworking nurses are vulnerable to significant sleep loss and SWSD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, SWSD poses serious health threats. Shiftwork, lost sleep, and SWSD can reduce your job performance, decrease quality of life, and jeopardize patient safety. And, the health threats your patients with SWSD suffer can lower their quality of life and put them at risk for injuries.

Unfortunately, many nurses and other healthcare professionals aren't familiar with SWSD. To learn more about this disorder that can affect you, your colleagues, and even patients, take advantage of an on-demand web course, "Shiftwork sleep disorder: The role of the nurse - Understanding the consequences of SWSD for you and your patients." This fast-paced, on-demand webinar features sleep disorder experts who discuss:

risks associated with shiftwork
physiologic and psychological effects of shiftwork and SWSD
impact of shiftwork on safety, performance, and productivity
nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management
assessment tools

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