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Sleep Science for Night Shift Nurses

The biology, timing, and physiology of sleep for nurses who work overnight shifts. Research-backed, every claim cited.

Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Help Night Shift Workers? The Evidence.

Blue light blocking glasses are heavily marketed to shift workers. The actual RCT evidence is thinner than the marketing suggests. Here is what the studies found, what they measured, and where the gaps are.

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How Much Sleep Do Night Shift Nurses Actually Get? The Data Is Grim.

Research using actigraphy and polysomnography consistently finds that night shift nurses average 5 to 6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period, roughly 2 hours short of the minimum recommended for adults. Here is what the studies show and what drives the gap.

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Sleep Science for Night Shift Nurses

Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Help Night Shift Workers? The Evidence.

How Much Sleep Do Night Shift Nurses Actually Get? The Data Is Grim.

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