In the news: Maryland nurses go the extra mile(s)
Stressed Out Nurses Weekly, July 14, 2008
As the saying goes, never judge someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. For nurses, about six miles is more like it.
At two Maryland hospitals—Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis and Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie—nurses are wearing pedometers to measure how far they walk during an average shift. Most nurses average about six miles for an 8-hour shift and more during a 12-hour one—one nurse trudged a stunning nine miles. The trips between floors and various campus buildings are largely to blame and are being scrutinized in an effort to increase efficiency among staff.
Constant walking speeds up fatigue and can compound some injuries, according to a 2006 study published in MedSurg Nursing. But walking also has its positive effects, including a reduced risk of diabetes and stroke for nurses older than 40.
Source: The Associated Press
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