Less regular sleep for ICU nurses may lead to errors
U.S. researchers reported that ICU nurses may get less regular sleep than their colleagues, leading to more errors at the beginning and end of their 12-hour shifts. Study data showed error rates were higher for ICU nurses but not for floor nurses.
United Press International | 11/05
This story published in ANA SmartBrief on 11/06/2009
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