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.
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Putting the Brakes on Drowsy Driving
Shift work and long hours are associated with reduced time for sleep and can have a negative impact on the health and safety of nurses. Effects may include fatigue, increased stress, depression, and physiological dysfunction that can lead to injuries and illnesses. Read more.
