What are the working conditions for Nurses in the United States?
Most Nurses work in well-lighted, comfortable healthcare facilities. Home Health and Public Health Nurses travel to patients’ homes, schools, community centers, and other sites. Nurses may spend considerable time walking and standing. Patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities require 24-hour care; consequently, Nurses in these institutions may work nights, weekends, and holidays. RNs also may be on call-available to work on short notice. Office, Occupational Health, and Public Health Nurses are more likely to work regular business hours. More than 1 in 5 RNs worked part time in 2002 and nearly 1 in 10 held more than one job.
