Pros of working 12-hour shifts …show more content…
Many nurses perceive these schedules to be beneficial because of the flexibility; they are able to balance work and family relationships. Gas expenses and commute time are also decreased. With a twelve-hour shift schedule, there are only two shift turnovers per day resulting in in fewer opportunities for miscommunication; and for patients, this can mean they will have fewer names and faces to get accustomed to during a 24-hour period. On the surface, this all makes good