NURSING IN TRANSITION
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More than one third of nurses (34%) said they have the option to self-schedule, while 25% said they have the option to choose their own schedule. Such schedule flexibility was rarely offered in the past and illustrates one of the ways in which nursing work is evolving. About one-fifth of nurses (18%) have the option of choosing flexible shift lengths, an option which also was rarely offered in the past. Twelve percent of nurses have the option of choosing hybrid shifts featuring on-site and virtual work. Though a small percentage, this option was virtually unknown several years ago. Only 21% of nurses said they have none of the flexible work options listed above available to them in their current role.
Choosing my own schedule, flexible scheduling, and increased PTO would help reignite my passion for nursing.”
New technologies have been developed to help accommodate more flexible nurse shift schedules, including shift scheduling apps. Nurses were asked if they use such apps:
Do you use a shift scheduling app at your current workplace? While the number of nurses who use these apps (33%) is still limited, nurse scheduling apps have only been available in the last several years. Use of these apps has grown rapidly and is likely to expand as nurses seek more control over how and when they work.
Yes 33%
67%
No
Figure 25
AMNHealthcare.com
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