A nurse’s working day is often busy, heavy and demanding yet the 12 hour shift has become a way of life for many nurses. There are increasing numbers of patients dying each year from medical errors. It is becoming evident that the quality of care provided to patients has been jeopardised since nurses started working these longer shifts (Keller, 2009). The purpose of this essay is to identify a clinical practice issue and critically review evidence-based literature to discuss the im…
