DiscoverAACN Voices in Nursing PodcastEp. 021: Nurse Fatigue: Sleep, Safety and Smarter Solutions
Ep. 021: Nurse Fatigue: Sleep, Safety and Smarter Solutions

Ep. 021: Nurse Fatigue: Sleep, Safety and Smarter Solutions

Update: 2025-10-01
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Nurses face long shifts and sleepless nights, but fatigue creates real risks for clinicians and patients. In this episode of Voices in Nursing, Dr. Susan Weaver and Dr. Terri Wurmser discuss their research on nurse fatigue, drowsy driving, and the impact of poor sleep on care. They also share practical strategies such as power naps, improved scheduling, and organizational support to promote nurse well-being, reduce errors, and strengthen patient safety.


This episode is sponsored by AACN’s Membership, offering members special discounts, clinical resources, and unlimited free CEs, with information on how to join available at www.aacn.org/discoveraacn

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Ep. 021: Nurse Fatigue: Sleep, Safety and Smarter Solutions

Ep. 021: Nurse Fatigue: Sleep, Safety and Smarter Solutions

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)