By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams In a blog last year on the dilemma with the 12 hour shift, I talked about how in politics, the term third rail is a metaphor for any issue so controversial that it … [Read more...]
The Dilemma with the 12-Hour Nursing Shift
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In politics, the term third rail is a metaphor for any issue so controversial that it is considered to be highly"charged" and "untouchable". Social Security in the United States is an example of a political third rail. Anyone who dares to discuss these third rail topics will receive enormous push back. I believe that 12-hour nursing … [Read more...]
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