Abstract
At times, night shift nurses had little or no recollection of their commute home emphasizing the exhaustion experienced after working an overnight shift. Night To Light Revive Before You Drive is a project aimed to increase safety awareness to combat drowsy driving among night shift nurses through targeted interventions promoting wellness and safety. This in turn, positively enhanced the work environment, decreased the job burnout scores and lowered the night shift RN Vacancy and Turnover rates.
The Night to Light Revive Before You Drive is a pre-post interventional study design with an implementation timeline of twelve months focused on awareness and intervention campaigns. Wellness Fairs were also conducted during night shift including sleep coaching education and stress reduction techniques. Additional interventions included the distribution of rolling carts with fresh coffee and snacks during night shift. The project also produced a video documentary featuring night shift nurses evoking empathy and vigilance about the effects of drowsy driving. A mobile application website was also created (nighttolight.org) with features connected to a curated Spotify playlist to keep night shift nurses alert during their journey home.
The project implemented three Zen Nooks complete with massage chairs in the Medical-Surgical units and the Operating Room. Additional chairs were purchased for the Labor and Delivery department to optimize relaxation during break times. A Hydration Center was designated in the facility to emphasize the importance of water intake to prevent lethargy when driving home. The project also offered Uber coupons as an alternative to driving home. Furthermore, a partnership with executive nursing leadership was collaborated to give night shift nurses direct access to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and provided opportunity to support a healthy work environment.
The Healthy Work Environment Assessment Tool Registered Nurses (HWEAT-RN), Drowsy Driving and Safety Survey and the Compassion Fatigue Burnout Scale was completed at baseline and post-interventions among night shift nurses in a suburban hospital setting. Post interventions showed decrease in fatigued driving and increase in utilization of strategies to stay awake while driving. Job burnout scores were reduced across all departments, and a decrease in the RN vacancy and turnover rates were noted. Moreover, all healthy work environment indicators were boosted post interventions.
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Non-member
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Pretest-Posttest
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Workforce, Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Stress and Coping, Night Shift Nurses, Drowsy Driving, Safe Commuting Practices
Recommended Citation
Oca, Imelda S.; Delgado, Grace Marie; Sison, Mary Ann; and Poralan, Armie, "Night To Light Revive Before You Drive" (2026). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 28.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2026/presentations_2026/28
Conference Name
37th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Conference Year
2026
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2026-07-22
Night To Light Revive Before You Drive
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
At times, night shift nurses had little or no recollection of their commute home emphasizing the exhaustion experienced after working an overnight shift. Night To Light Revive Before You Drive is a project aimed to increase safety awareness to combat drowsy driving among night shift nurses through targeted interventions promoting wellness and safety. This in turn, positively enhanced the work environment, decreased the job burnout scores and lowered the night shift RN Vacancy and Turnover rates.
The Night to Light Revive Before You Drive is a pre-post interventional study design with an implementation timeline of twelve months focused on awareness and intervention campaigns. Wellness Fairs were also conducted during night shift including sleep coaching education and stress reduction techniques. Additional interventions included the distribution of rolling carts with fresh coffee and snacks during night shift. The project also produced a video documentary featuring night shift nurses evoking empathy and vigilance about the effects of drowsy driving. A mobile application website was also created (nighttolight.org) with features connected to a curated Spotify playlist to keep night shift nurses alert during their journey home.
The project implemented three Zen Nooks complete with massage chairs in the Medical-Surgical units and the Operating Room. Additional chairs were purchased for the Labor and Delivery department to optimize relaxation during break times. A Hydration Center was designated in the facility to emphasize the importance of water intake to prevent lethargy when driving home. The project also offered Uber coupons as an alternative to driving home. Furthermore, a partnership with executive nursing leadership was collaborated to give night shift nurses direct access to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and provided opportunity to support a healthy work environment.
The Healthy Work Environment Assessment Tool Registered Nurses (HWEAT-RN), Drowsy Driving and Safety Survey and the Compassion Fatigue Burnout Scale was completed at baseline and post-interventions among night shift nurses in a suburban hospital setting. Post interventions showed decrease in fatigued driving and increase in utilization of strategies to stay awake while driving. Job burnout scores were reduced across all departments, and a decrease in the RN vacancy and turnover rates were noted. Moreover, all healthy work environment indicators were boosted post interventions.
Description
Focus: Non-academic education/professional development
Status: Completed Work/Project
Night shift nurses at times had little or no recollection of their commute home stressing the exhaustion experienced after an overnight shift. By addressing the unique challenges faced by night shift RNs, the project aimed to increase safety awareness and combat drowsy driving. Through targeted interventions focused on proactive measures and promoting the health and safety of night nurses, the project contributed to overall workplace safety, improve the wellness and enhance the work environment.