How much OT do I have to do?

movealong · May 24, 2004

You may wish to post this topic in the general nursing forum, you receive a larger response.

My memory fails me right now. I do believe there is a limit of hours that can be worked within a certain time span.

I would never work 24 hours in a row unless it was under extreme circumstances: national emergency and the like. I'd be asking to sign a waiver releasing me from responiblity for these patients if I felt I was no longer capable of making good judgements based on lack of sleep. etc.

wjf00 · May 24, 2004

I would finish the shift and never work another day. Mandatory overtime is against my religion.

adidas99 · Jun 4, 2004

wow. i'd be furious if i worked over 24 hrs.

Trauma Columnist · Jun 4, 2004

Please look at the Illinois Professional Regulation Site - you know = where you can look up your license...it has the information there. Good luck...I too don't want to do OT at this time so I always refuse.

barefootlady, ADN, RN · Jun 4, 2004

I could be wrong but I have never heard of any hospital requiring or allowing more than 16 hours of work in a 24 hour period. It is then up to the supervisor in charge to maintain/obtain coverage for the patients under your care. Something is certainly wrong here and I would be calling my state board and getting some answers.

MrChicagoRN, RN · Mar 28, 2009

I am especially concerned due to the bill not requiring OT pay by the President.
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I have no idea what you are referring to here. OT pay is mandated by law. On some circumstances it is required after 8 hours, 40 in a week, or 80 perppay period. But it does need to be paid.

The other 2 points sound way outside the law. You need to contact the Illinois Department of Labor and IDPH.

OOPS. Just noticed this is a VERY OLD POST