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Under the law, health care employers are prohibited from requiring nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours except under limited circumstances, including a health care disaster, a declaration of emergency, or when required for safe patient care such as during an unforeseen emergency or an ongoing ...

So in some jobs, not all, you can be mandated. And what that basically means is they don't have enough staff for the next shift, and they can literally make you stay over, usually for like 4 hours.

healthcare mandate : mandate (commission) based on a commitment and either an informed consent or an authorization by law, defining the rights and obligations of one healthcare actor with regard to his involvement in healthcare processes performed for a specific subject of care.

There are certain situations where working overtime can prove to be beneficial for employees. Mandatory overtime can provide some positive perks for employees, including: An opportunity to earn extra money. Obviously, working long hours can often mean getting paid more (1.5 times or double your pay rate).

Nurses who work longer than 12-hour shifts on a regular basis or without enough time off between shifts become fatigued, which can lead to mistakes. They also may feel resentful or dejected, which can lead to subpar patient care. Burnout is a common result for nurses who must work long hours.