How many hours do nurse practitioners work?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

Nurse practitioners who work in hospitals or emergency departments typically work 12-hour shifts. The hours that a nurse practitioner works vary from person to person and setting to setting. A nurse practitioner's hours can vary between 8 and 24 hours depending on their employer and their area of medicine.

Nurse practitioners may work 10, 12, or 24 hours shifts to ensure that their patients receive adequate medical attention. Besides working these varying shifts, nurse practitioners may also work evenings, nights, and weekends. They will also likely work holidays if they are in a hospital or emergency room setting.

Nurse practitioners who operate in private practice or work at a physician's office may have more standard work hours. In these settings, they typically work during business hours and cap at 40 hours per week. It is not uncommon for private practice nurse practitioners to perform additional services through telehealth or on-call.