May a nurse work from 7am to 5 pm?

The length of a nurse's work shift can vary depending on the specific healthcare setting and the nurse's job responsibilities. Typically, a nurse may work shifts of 8 to 12 hours. Shifts that start at 7 am and end at 5 pm are not common in most nursing settings.

Nurses often work in rotating shifts, which means that they work different shifts each week. This can include working mornings, afternoons, evenings, and even nights. The work schedule may also include weekends and holidays, as nurses are needed to provide care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The schedule of a nurse may also depend on their specialty, for example, nurses working in critical care units or emergency departments may have different shift patterns than those working in outpatient clinics or long-term care facilities.