IHP340_M8_FinalPaper.docx Article Analysis: Nurses Napping on the Nightshift Nursing,

IHP340_M8_FinalPaper.docx    Article Analysis: Nurses Napping on the Nightshift  Nursing, Southern New Hampshire University  IHP-340 Stats-Healthcare Professionals  Article Analysis: Nurses Napping on the Nightshift  The primary article analyzed in this paper is titled Napping on the Night Shift: A Two-Hospital Implementation Project by Geiger-Brown et al. (2016). The following sections will explore the purpose of the article, research methods utilized by researchers, key findings from the study, limitations identified within the study, and major conclusions. The primary article will also be compared to a similar article titled Napping During Breaks on Night Shift: Critical Care Nurse Managers™ Perceptions by Edwards et al. (2013).   Purpose  The purpose of the article was to assess the barriers associated with implementing night-shift naps. Additionally, the article describes the encounters of these nurses who contributed to the study. The research queries included what barriers existed in implementing naps and how effective naps were in reducing workplace sleepiness. The study hypothesized overcoming hurdles to the implementation of nightshift naps can help can reduce workplace sleepiness among nurses who work over night. Identifying barriers will help with the adaptation of naps for applicable nurses on the units. For these to be granted these breaks, management must address potential concerns and benefits of naps for specific nurses.   Research Methods  The research conducted was observational.