Nurses often schedule themselves or are asked to work extra shifts. Twelve hour shifts have become very popular in healthcare institutions. These factors, along with other professional and personal factors, can contribute to sleep deprivation. Read "Fitness for duty includes getting your ZZZZs... ." Discuss the relationship between sleep deprivation in nurses and how it impacts patient safety. How might a professional nurse propose a solution for the workplace to address the fatigue that occurs from working extended hours?