The toll of unpaid overtime – and why it is time to say no
Most nurses work beyond their hours, often unpaid, but relying on their goodwill to cover staff shortages is damaging for retention, well-being and care quality
Nurses working longer than their set hours is not a problem for a minority – it is the norm.
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doi: 10.7748/ns.37.7.19.s12
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