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Any laws that regulate how long a nurse may be on the clock...?


Hi, could anyone tell me if there are laws in place that make sure nurses/doctors ect take extended time off after working so many hours?
EXAMPLE : A hospice nurse works/drives 14 hours and is expected to work the next day immediately.
Thanks for any help :)

With the nursing shortage, recent changes have allowed employers (hospitals, etc.) to allow nurses to work more hours with less guaranteed pay. Nurses are coverd by state & federal regulations, and may also be covered by union rules. So you need to check with your local union office, or a lawyer as to any applicable rules.

"Mandatory overtime limitations would prohibit requirements that a nurse work in excess of any of the following:

The scheduled work shift or duty period of the nurse,
12 hours in a 24-hour period,
80 hours in a consecutive 14-day period."
Look up Safe Patient & Nursing Care Act.

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