While there is no particular solution to preventing nurse burnout, there is emerging evidence that taking even the briefest breaks can provide muchneeded reinvigoration. However, many nurses feel uncomfortable handing off their patients to their peers because it doubles their responsibilities, and their institutions lack a well-organized schedule necessary to allow a break schedule. This feasibility study examined registered nurses’ perceptions of an alternative staffing model of having a designated four-hour registered nurse provide a defined uninterrupted 30-minute rest break to bedside nurses using a well-organized schedule.

Recording expiration date: 09/14/2026

80% of participants who complete the evaluation will indicate that as a result of viewing this session, they have gained new knowledge or validated their current medical-surgical practice.

Criteria for successful completion:

• View the entire recorded session
• Complete the evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships

• There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those with the ability to control the content of this activity.

The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses expresses appreciation to Medtronic for their support of this educational activity as premier partner and for providing a sponsored lunch session during the live event on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.