What do you like most and least about working the eve- ning shift? “[It] can be slower paced, and I usually have more time with each patient as I am usually see- ing two patients for admissions. The evening makes getting emergent needs met [challeng- ing]. I feel very high pressure to try and meet these needs with little to no office/management support.” “The best thing is that it’s not as hectic as day shifts. The worst is that it’s difficult to get adequate staff.” What do you like most and least about working the night shift? “Best: Less interruptions while caring for patients. More au- tonomy. Worst: Less help. Less technical staff (nurses’ aides) Less unit clerks (shared with 3 or 4 other units).” “I love the pace, and the peace. Not so many services or family members cycling through.” “The worst part of the night shift is that you spend most of the next day sleeping.” Across different shifts & set - tings, nurses are united by their dedication to patient care.
ABOUT THE STATE OF THE PROFESSION GUIDE
Throughout the survey, nurses weighed in with their recommendations on how to meet the needs they see in the profession. Initiatives around better pay, men- tal health and emotional support, adequate staffing, and a positive work envi- ronment repeatedly came up as things that could help increase nurse retention. Inside you’ll find: • Average nurse salaries & benefits • Certification & special - ization options • The best & worst of day, evening, & night shifts • Technology & AI’s im- pact on healthcare • Nurses’ concerns about the nursing profession • What gives nurses hope
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