Mandatory Overtime in Nursing
Legal limits, when refuse, advocate for change.
Mandatory OT is contentious. Some states limit; others don't.
Legal status
Some states prohibit mandatory OT for nurses (CA, NY, PA, etc.). Others allow.
When refuse
Patient safety concerns. Fatigue. Personal safety. Document refusal carefully.
Advocacy
Union if applicable. Magnet hospitals usually have policies.
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