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How long and how much are nurses now working?

July 22, 2010

Trinkoff AM, Geiger-Brown J, Brady B, et al. Am J Nurs. 2006;106(4):60-72.

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The authors analyzed results from a national survey and found that nurses work more hours than recommended by the Institute of Medicine in Keeping Patients Safe. They conclude that an increased awareness of fatigue in nursing and its impact on safety is necessary to realize improvements.

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