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Extended Nurse Work Hours and Patient Safety: Effects and Solutions

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In fact, studies show that nurses accrue a considerable sleep debt while working successive 12-hour shifts, leading to higher levels of fatigue that may cause mistakes in patient care. Prevent nurse burnoutBurnout — a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress — is a major issue in nursing.