Nursing ETDs

Publication Date

7-29-1994

Abstract

The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the difference in absenteeism rates between medical/surgical Registered Nurses (RN's), who work either eight-hour or 12-hour shifts. The study sought to examine the impact length of shift may have had on absenteeism.

Data were collected and analyzed from 80 automated personnel records in one acute-care hospital. Eight medical/surgical units were used in this study. The findings of this study demonstrate that medical/surgical RNs, who work either eight- or 12-hour shifts, do not have significantly different absentee rates.

Degree Name

Nursing

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

College of Nursing

First Committee Member (Chair)

Donea L. Shane

Second Committee Member

Paula E. Betsy Frank

Third Committee Member

Becky R. Miner

Document Type

Thesis

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