As if in preparation for a theatrical performance, the overhead lights go off-first at the nursing station, then on down the hallway. People begin to speak in low tones.
Nurses walk softly into rooms to lower the blinds and turn off the TVs.
They check to make sure each patient is comfortable and leave the room, closing the glass doors behind them. But there is no drama about to unfold. Just quiet time. Research has shown that sleep deprivation is detrimental to healing. We wanted to see what effect nursing could have in improving sleep for our patients.