Skc59

Skc59 has 38 years experience and specializes in Psych, geriatrics, acute care.

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1. 16 Hour Shifts

   Skc59 replied to Skc59's topic in General Nursing

   Many staff on the weekends work two 16 hour shifts back to back without a full 8 hours between the shifts. I am advocating for the 16 hour shifts to be abolished for all staff, not just me. I cannot...

2. 16 Hour Shifts

   Skc59 replied to Skc59's topic in General Nursing

   I do not have a patient assignment. I am responsible for trouble solving, staffing issues, etc. Basically, I am the administrator on the

3. 16 Hour Shifts

   Skc59 replied to Skc59's topic in General Nursing

   I am

4. 16 Hour Shifts

   Skc59 replied to Skc59's topic in General Nursing

   The majority of the weekend staff are scheduled 16 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday. I can't find anything in our state nursing regulations forbidding it. We are all aware of the extensive research...

5. 16 Hour Shifts

   Skc59 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been a RN for thirty four years and for the first time in my life I am being scheduled sixteen hour shifts in a long term care facility. I am the house supervisor and am told this is the norm for...