Healthy Night Shift Tips!
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- EmpoweRN.com
Hi Guys!
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2 pack:
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6 Pack:
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Large Pack (this is the one I always get... usually last me about a week).:
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Stay healthy, stay blessed ;)
Love you!
- Caroline
I've been working night shifts for nearly ten years. Very hard to balance family life, stay healthy and keep upbeat. Bonus about night shifts is that you get the World to yourself, empty roads, no lines in supermarkets, and the good feeling of driving home when everyone is going to work! Great tips btw👮🏻🇬🇧
I loved that part at the end.
5 years and counting in night shift and sometimes it´s easier than others (sleeping during the day that is). And balancing social life can be tricky, it´s hard for people to understand your life rhythm sometimes but over time even they start to get it when they see you super tired couple of times. And big respect for anyone doing it with kids in tow! Not sure I could do it =D At the same time the empty roads in the morning (especially Sundays) feels so amazing, having several days off at a time to balance life out (at least we do here in Finland) has allowed me to study for my Masters while working, not sure I could´ve pulled that off otherwise. Many positives about night shift, and yes some people are more adaptable to it. I´ve always been a night awol and stayed up at least until 4am. Rock on all night workers, no matter what your profession!
Brett Holden absolutely. I have to do nights for a few months......I am hating it but I hope I find my rhythm
I completely agree! Been doing mine for over a year, 12 hrs shifts 5 to 6 days a week.. It's very hard to have a social life or spend time with loved ones and go to appointments, take care of things around the house, and REST and relax!
Brett Holden Very true...hard to find balance but agree have the world to yourself. Just never could get my body feeling right
Love the night shift, dont have to deal with any people
Same!
Yes. I worked a pm shift yesterday I can’t take it I snapped! Tonight night shift 🤞🏼
it's really bad for u tho
Except serial killers
Moonlightvibes someone has to do it though
I am a nurse and have been working the night shift for 15 years. Here is what I do: I stay up until 1 or 2pm and sleep until 9pm. When I get up I have my dinner and I have to be at work by 11pm. I have 1 piece of fruit during the night and drink tons of water when I get home I have breakfast. I go for walks and during the winter I do my Leslie Sansone walking tapes.This has worked for me.
Omg thought I was the only guy staying awake up until 1 or 2 pm and waking up at 10 pm. But oh well... high five it’s pretty good to hear from a person like u say that. We feel more rested during night shift than going to sleep from 8 or 9 am and waking up at 3 or 4 pm and staying awake till’ the next day 👌🏻👊🏻👍🏻
That is some really helpful advice, thank you! And thank you for all the lives your work has positively impacted.
I work Sunday - Tuesday 8am-8am. I am trying to learn to eat better and learn to sleep the right amount of hours and not feel tired. I wanna wake up an hour earlier to do yoga and learn to eat better over night
I cant fall asleep after night shifts. Maybe i should try be awake some hours
Alexander Robles but if you work 6pm-7am you have no choice but to sleep 9am-4pm😩
I have work night for a while now.. And thing I have noticed it helps me is after work go for a run you can get some more sleep. And on shift don't drink a lot caffeine , eat more fruits and vegetables but don't eat too much because then you feel tired.. These are some tips that helped me during night shifts ..
I need coffee, without coffee one die...
LOL. the truth
Heather Beck I agree...exercise seems to help the most for some reason!
Maybe i should try go for a run.... because my problem is falling asleep when comming home...
water fruit and exercise will help
I've worked permanent night shifts for over 6 years now and have a reputation for never being sick and always having bags of energy at work. My biggest tip is to avoid blue light before bed. You can buy glasses that filter blue light and I wear these as soon as I get home. Blue light (which btw, mobile phone screens give off) blocks melatonin production making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Of course you need a good eye mask too. The neoprene ones that are moulded around the nose are great as they let nothing through (although I am a small head so have to stuff the gaps with cotton wool!). I also have a light box that I sit by when I wake up, which tricks my body into thinking it's day time. If you hack your biology in this way, you can avoid a lot of the health issues associated with night shift as it's no different to being in a different time zone as far as your body knows.
jembru This advice is awesome! Thanks a lot!
Cool
This is what I have been doing but without the light box. Its pretty much like living in a different time-zone to everyone. Also eating a handful of pistachio is incredible for melatonin to improve sleep efficiency. Avoid junk and eat whole food plant based.
This is really great advice. Thank you so much for giving light into the situation!
Yes but the vit d is an issue for me
This is the best video i could find on how to survive night shifts. The best tip was not to consume statistics on how bad night shifts are for your health. Being positive and not worrying about what may happen to you is the key. There are a lot of people in world working in night shifts. Just love your work, do whatever you can to keep yourself healthy and happy. 😊
That is correct. And remember we lived in tribes, someone had to stay up to make sure we survived the night. Some of us are naturally better attuned to the night-early morning. This coupled with intermittent fasting and excercise I bet will get most people throughout.
I love 3rd shift....get off at 7am..sleep till 2:30 have the whole day in front of me ....no crowds no hassle no traffic
Totally right about not stressing over getting sleep, it only puts you under more pressure.
I've been working nightshift for over 2.5 years now in pharmacy. I love it! I work 7 nights straight 12 hour shifts and then I'm off for 7 days. It seems as though my body has adjusted well, but I am interested in light therapy at the beginning of my shift bc I tend to turn to sugar some nights when I feel that lull (I"m extremely sensitive to caffeine and won't sleep if I have any). I stretch at work, too. Being on your feet all night really takes a toll on your body. Yoga, meditation, and stretching does wonders for me so I'm glad you included it in this video. Thanks for all of your great tips!
Been working nights for three months...want to die.
Whyyyyyyy I'm starting tonight wish me luck on my journey.
Same.
how was your journey
+Lui Martine as long as you get sleep before work you should be fine
i already worked night for 11 years and yeah...night shift is the hardest part.
This helped me alot, night shift was starting to give me bad anxiety but this gave me hope and made me feel much better. Thank you so much!
At almost 59 yrs old, I've accepted my first ever RN night shift! I was hired as a night supervisor! I'm terrified of the transition, both working nights and to step into supervisor shoes while I am transitioning! I am trying to fill my mind with all these ways to not only successfully accomplish this huge change but to excel at it. Your hints helped me to contemplate some hints that I'd not even though of, such as stay positive EVERY day, AND advice on how to maintain that positive attitude. Thank you for sharing. I plan to use the night shift to get my MSN... nurses that do not further their education in today's world are going to lose out on getting the positions they want even if they are well liked and qualified. Believe me, I've just lived that and it was really discouraging. I was so busy trying to stay busy with the registries that I felt like I couldn't go to school, and felt stuck. I am grateful for this job which gets me out of registry work, and I will make it work. But well, it is making me feel anxious.
I just want you to know that I did everything exactly what she said and the difference is amazing! I never drag my feet at work, and I don’t drink so much coffee
You radiate positivity and This is the best night shift tips video I have come across. Thank you!
Thank you Caroline! I work nights in an ICU. It's definitely physically and mentally taxing, so I appreciate your tips. I try to stay positive but I really miss having a more normal life, with a normal schedule and feeling fully rested. I take melatonin 10mg most days when I have to sleep and it works great for me, it helps me sleep through the day and I don't wake up groggy. Anyway, love your channel and keep up the great videos! xx Olivia
Thank you so much for this video. I used to work day shifts and I'm such a morning and sunshine person that it's been so difficult to transition into night shifts in my new job. But reminding us to take on a positive attitude and just relax is probably the best advice. You are changing the world for nurses by making these videos and I'm certain you've improved the lives of your patients! Thank you.
Positivity is very important, because I was feeling I was going from nights to nights feeling I was missing life. But I forced myself to see the positive of night shifts like reading more and more money.
100% agree with this comment
Thank you so much! I did fulltime night shifts for 3 years (9pm-5am, Mon-Fri) and now work a job where I have rotating shifts (5 weeks of dayshifts, 2 weeks of nights) and I've found it SO hard to find resources, tips and ideas for shift workers. So often all you find is "DID YOU KNOW NIGHT SHIFTS CAN KILL YOU" lol. That's nice... SOMEONE has to work those nights! Help them out instead of scaring them. You definitely helped and reassured me a lot! Those 3 years of fulltime nights had a huge impact on my health, and now I'm trying to minimize the impact of the rotating shifts. As a migrant my shift work has helped me start a career in a foreign country in an industry that I would have otherwise never broken into!
I’ve just stumbled onto your video because at 46 I’ve been working night shift in retail for almost 6 yrs and it’s starting to take its toll. I love it because no customers and you can get tons of things done without the hustle and bustle of dayshift hours. Also during the day I can get alot of errands done without putting pto for. But lately I haven’t been sleeping as much as I should and my caffeine fix is getting worse and I feel groggy a lot. But your advice of don’t worry if you can’t sleep it’ll come great after work, and also eat fruits and veggies instead of microwaveable junk and drink lots of water I hope will help. Thanx again.
I love your comment about not over-consuming information about how bad nightshift is for the body. I think most people just do it for a short/specific amount of time. You will bounce back! Reading more information will just make you more anxious and contribute to your sleeplessness. If you take good care of your diet, exercise, and mental health, night shift should be doable (albeit hard!)
Hey Caroline, thanks for such an awesome and informative video! I love the fact that you used your Nightshift work to help with making your book, I'm kind of doing the same with my own broadcasting career and as crummy as Nightshift may seem it is a great place for headspace. Also a big shout out to yourself and all of the other nurses and doctors, and cleaners and everyone in between who all work Nightshift and keep the wheels on our countries turning.
Best,
Kris
I have literally gone against most of these things before I watched this video this has been the best motivation I have listened to my negative thoughts about night work is slowly going now really appreciated
actually now some months later, I'm used to night shift. it still isn't ideal but it has become less difficult as it has went on.
Thank you for the update. That's encouraging.
Jeremy Vanbrunt Wait untill you get near 60.
u still alive?
@@ryanr9299 lol. Yes. I only did that job for a year and then bounced, got a day shift making double what I was and was only 15 minutes away instead of an hour
@@jeremyvanb821 Yoo where you work bro. I’m tryna switch to a better pay that’s not night shift 💰
Thank you so much Caroline for this video. You gave me so much positivity. And I'm just blown away from the fact that you wrote a book in your spare time. That's really inspiring. And again, thank you ❤
+Rabie Guella Anytime! Thanks so much for this comment! Really sweet of you to say this ☺️
Im about to work a 9 to 3, and a full time student, and I have fitness goals. Wish me luck yall
How is it going so far dude?
@@editingbyfari not bad I ended up doing that for two years but stretched myself thin for stuff I don't care about and neglected my health. I'm much better now and heading to a university to study music composition
This is delightful! I'm a (mostly) nocturnal artist at this time, and I'm looking for health hope for us incurable night owls. The only problem is those difficult days when we have to get out early to tend to necessary business, because everything closes in late PM, at least where I live. Thank you so much! You are a breath of fresh air.
Valid points!! I have been doing night shift for almost 3 years now, never thought this way though was able to balance things. Thanks Caroline for enlightening me with new things that I need to concentrate on.
You're so inspiring! You look so healthy and positive. I'm about to do my first night shift, hopefully it will go well. :)
I cut my working hours, so I have time to do something what I love before going to work. I was depressed, but now I feel so much better.
I love watching your channel! I’ve watched you during my first few years of nursing🙂 thanks for sharing your wisdom w/ us!
Thank you so much....never forget you in my life.. ❤️When the world full of negetivity about night shifts... I found u full of positivity... Thank you so much, ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was wonderful, Caroline! I just started working as a clinician overnights 10p-8a four days a week and your tips on not over consuming on negative statistics is so true! Staying positive is the most important thing!!!
+Vegan Sally
Certainly! Thanks for letting me know.
I appreciate it a lot.
Looking forward on hearing from you again soon.
-xoxo
since you work 4 times a week , are you still considered Fulltime?
since you work 4 times a week , are you still considered Fulltime?
yes :) four 10's...40 hours.
@@Leelee-uv1md 😢
I start today. I’m stressed 😩, wish me luck lol
How'd it go? lol
I start today .🙌🤣🤯
Me too😬
@@coveredinalgae me too 🤭🤭🤭
Me too
Excellent invaluable advice and tips as usual Caroline. I just love your channel! My fav tip is adjusting your eating schedule to your day. Brilliant. Also doing things you love is perfect. Personally I have been a bit bored since finishing pre health. I have math in Sept but the last year has been so busy having down time is uncomfortable now. I will restart my blog until school restarts. Also stretching and exercise are so very important. Thnx hun
Your video was just what I needed to see/hear, specifically your words about relaxing if you don't get enough sleep and the reminder of what mothers would go through yet go on to function fine. I had one of those days where nobody in the house and neighborhood want you to have any sleep, so i'm pepping myself up for a night without adequate rest.. *fingers crossed*.
I just started the night shifts a month ago working at a retirement home. Your's was the first video I came upon. Very positive! I use Burts Bees wax ear plugs. They work great for sound, but I'm also going to take your advise and get the eye mask too. Thanks Again Nurse!
Going to start night shift tomorrow 9:30pm-5:30am! Wish me luck.
sweet1295 good luck
I’m starting 6:15pm-6:30am is it hard the first day?
So how is it going on ..
Hot shower before bed then I drink chamomile tea and sometimes read some of my book ☺
Happened to come across this video while looking to guide an orientee regarding getting adequate sleep. BTW, great tips, thank you! I can only add that it is so important to start and stay committed to a sleep routine, it takes time & patience, don’t stress out about missing out on sleep, it happens - just get back on your regimen & keep at it. Additionally, develop healthy, positive relationships with your peers, colleagues, & stay away from negative, toxic energy as it builds stress - & stress impedes sleep. I love what you said about finding something to do that you love & pursue that, I’m going to work on that! 👍
I'm starting night shift tonight!!! 7p-7a and it's back to back 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off...I really hope I survive this as it will be my first RN job! I'm so nervous!!! Thank you for these tips!
So how has it been four years in? Did you find a way to manage it?
@rosepinion7963 How is it going?
You are so vibrant! Thanks for the tips. I am now looking forward to getting these night shifts started!
I have been a nurse for 34 years, mainly doing Days & evenings. Thank you for your video, very helpful, & your so sweet! Reminds me of me @ your age. I am switching to nights, & took some of the worry out of it.
I love this. I'm new nurse and new to night shift. So these tips were really helpful 💙
How’s the night shift going since then?
I am going to start working at night this coming week, and I liked what you said, that it is a transition in which you do the same things but at different times, it is not as complicated as I have seen in some comments.
I am a night shift RN. I love the shift. I have been doing only night shifts for my entire career. Good tips!
What a beautiful nurse. I have always admired people in the medical field.
I'm a new nurse and I just started my first job on night shift. The first two weeks were the worst, but I'm getting used to it. I started doing yoga and that helped a lot. Some days it just feels so weird and empty, like I forget what I love to do haha.
Great video and great advice! I agree with you, being a nurse myself, something I find so important in my life that helps me in my work is exercising everyday and healthy eating. Keeping your body in good shape will keep your mind in good shape. Something else I love to do and I see someone has already pointed this out in the comments and that is to go for a long run everyday. When I finish my night shift, even though I'm already pretty tired at that point, I go for a long run in the park which makes me sleep so much better. I also agree with you on finding things you really enjoy to do in your spare time. Me and my hubby both have stressful jobs so when we get time off we love to drive to the beach to surf and take weekends away travelling together. Enjoying the simple things in life and having that time to unwind :)
That is great advice! Thanks for Sharing 😘
Thank you so much for sharing this, especially the tip about not being able to sleep. I work at 2 different places, one is all night shift and the other can be day or night so I've been stressing out about getting enough sleep which has not helped me sleep. But I'll try not to worry about that anymore.
I'm scared to try earplugs in case I don't hear my alarm. Fortunately I don't really need them.
You are very sweet. I recently started doing night shift and listening to your tips really relaxing. Thank you !
I loved your video as being an IT support analyst I have to rotate through various shifts. I liked your advice of keeping positive attitude...🙂
Oh my gosh. Discovered you at the most perfect time in my life.......great video thank you
Me too🎉
Thank you for the very positive video! Love these tips. Starting nights in a couple weeks as a new grad. I am excited!
The prettiest UA-camr ☺️ I'm starting the night shift from Monday.. Hope it will go good
Thank you for giving positivity to night shifts bc I'm dreading it so much and I'm having trouble with sleep now :/ sounds like it'll get better soon though
Thanks. Thanks. Thanks.
Live in vegas - casino industry.
Going to graveyard shift 1 am 9 am. I’m positive your input will help me tremendously. 👍🌺
I've recently started my night shift and this is my first day off, it's really weird sleeping at night now.
I take Melatonin (5mg) and it works amazing! I sleep through the night and wake up refreshed. It didn't give me nightmares either which Nyquil and Benadryl gives me
I could listen to this every morning. Very inspiring
I use lavender or vetiver oils. Just massage them behind my ears (in the bony area) and they work great! I even add a drop in 4oz of water - the benefits are the same. I also use ear plugs and an eye mask as well because I'm a light sleeper.
Concerning the exercice part i have a question.
I work in a very physically demanding job (night shift) I don't really feel like I have the energy to do exercise. And my body is also sore because I don't get to sit down for 12 hours. Any tips ?
Been working the night shift for 3 years now and I totally sleep with the fan pointed towards the wall for noise too and black out curtains. Related to almost all of the tips but it took me years to learn all these these tricks and then I found them in one video
My schedule is 11-7am so i have to sleep through the day and i have roommates that have a 2 year old and a new born :( I got ear plugs and eyes mask and a box of melatonin from the 99 cent store they worked amazingly and i am never groggy in the morning
I said morning lol well i guess night since my mornings are my nights lmao good luck everyone
Victoria grey my schedule is 6:30pm -7am
I feel U 2... do the same thing like U when working night shift 👌🏻👍🏻✌🏻👊🏻
Ughhhh crying kids....its not their fault or anyone's, but damn its agitating
I work 6pm to 6am & have to go home and take care of a 4 month old and 3 yr old
I feel for you been there done that. Around 3years old my daughter went to half day day care. That's when I got off at 4am dad took her to day care I picked her up at noon. My surprise son though ugh had to go back to work son was 6 months old was with and the his dad left me when he was 2 1/2. Together 15yrs I was a mess. I put him in daycare. He had a speech delay so went through a year of appt. And testing to get him into early intervention preschool. Except I got off work at 730am his bus pick up at 920am and off at anywhere between 12 and 12:15. Not gonna lie slept through few times to get him at bus stop. Then he'd get home at 1st it was great cause he'd want to take a nap. Didn't last long. But those 2 years bout killed me. Now he started kindergarten and they are full time. Whew I made it. I race to get home to put them on the bus sleep . Till bout 3 o'clock they get home around 4pm. I'm there for them after school dinner time and bed time snuggles before I go to work. I tried doing daytime. I seen them less and was to tired to clean up or make dinner. And literally seen them for maybe 2 hours before bedtime routine. That was a way more of a bummer.
Have to admit the system worked a whole lot better when dad was at home. Child care has been a big challenges. But then again It damaged our relationship between each other. Looking back I now realize how important it is to go to bed together. It becomes a shift change between you and your spouse. I tell the younger ones that start if your married to get off the grave shift. It distance between you and your spouse.. unless you are in a secure soild relationship graveyard doesn't work well for marriages and day time functioning before 2pm. But it works great if your your a college student or if your kids are in school during the day. You gets to spend more time with kids and still connect and have dinner as a family.
Wow😮 how you body coping with all that work and got a family to look after? I mean did you get used to it?
Danielle Martell loved the marriage advice
and that's hard, try sme child care for few hours , its guilt free and you are happier and not so tired
That is rough! I'm going thru same thing. I work 11 30 PM and get off 8 am. My idea preference is to sleep at 9 am wake up at 2 PM. Have my meal and coffee and go back to bed by 6 PM but my toddler wont let me have that 6 PM long nap so I get maybe 2 hours in my evening nap. Gets me through the night shifts but ideally its crappy.
Thank goodness I thought I was the only one sensitive to sounds and like you I used the fan too.
I can't usually watch these sort of videos over but watching your video made me curious what else you've got to say in other videos... Lovely attitude and great advices thank you for great content.
I've been doing night shifts for about a year and a half now. Started doing them right after high school in July 2018. Got a job at Tim Horton's (Canadian coffee shop) and got hired full time on the overnight shifts. I worked there for almost a year and then got a job in a gym (where I work now actually) and I work the overnight shift in the gym too. I'm so used to them that I'm usually up all night even on my nights off. Once in a blue moon, I'll get some sleep throughout the night and be up earlier than I usually am. I love the shifts though as it's not busy and I go home in the morning when everyone is going to work. My tips for people who are thinking of getting a night shift job or got hired for one but didn't start yet: 1. Don't wait until you start to get in the habit of being up all night. If you do this, it'll be very hard for you when you start. Get in the habit of it before you start. This is something I wish I did before my first overnight shift. 2. Get a good sleep during the day. Most people who do days and nights get up at lunch time after working all night. Don't do this. You'll be tired for your shift if you do.
Thank you for this video EmpoweRN. It made me feel a lot better to work night shifts.
I just loved listening to you. Thank you for the great advice
I just switched to a Night Shift and this was extremely helpful. Thank you!
You're such a sweetheart! You're right, relaxing about the fact that I haven't slept totally helps. The sleep that I got the following night was heavenly! :) Great video.
On your days off did you stay up during the night or sleep regularly to the bodies natural state? I find my self still sleeping during night and getting up in the am at my regular time.. it’s weird I guess I been use to working days for so long and now that I started working night shift I have to practice adjusting
I'm working on a night shift right now and it's really hard to adjust what I do during day shift to night shift, like exercising. What time of the day do you exercise?
I am a medical lab specialist, two night shifts(5p.m- 8am next morning)every month. After 1am, there are not so many patients, I will start to meditate and grab some sleep, sometimes several minutes, sometimes can rest for an hour, next morning get home , have breakfast, shower, dinner, fall sleep about 1.pm, sleep for 2 hours, do yoga, I am a fresh person again.
THANK YOU!!🙏🏼 I’m currently in a different time zone and I’m having classes from 2 to 5 am twice a week... I’ve tried many different strategies, but nothing has been really working. I thought I could stay awake for two days a week, but no... can’t bounce back and forth. the only way is to change my sleep schedule completely...
Lavender oils for sleep.. I use youngliving and you can put some drops in pill capsules and take them
I have worked nights for going on 2 yrs. This my 2nd time working nites. I always walk home from work. Its about a mile walk so it helps to unwind me. I noticed if I watch tv I fall asleep but off and on. If I sleep in my room with no tv I sleep solid. I also noticed if I get more then 7 hours sleep I feel horrible. My 1st day off I stay awake all day so I can get on regular schedule on my days off.
thank you for the positivity! I just started working full time nights, this will definitely help me in my adjustment.
+cheseaarr1
You are so welcome love!
I do hope these tips will help you out a ton.
Can't wait to hear from you again soon.
-xoxo
Can you talk about different graduate programs for nurses. Such as DNAP, DNP, CRNA, NP and other things like that. Thanks
I am working on rotation schedule for almost 3 years now and if there is something I learned from it is : When you do the "flip" to work at night or you sleep during the day for the next night, don't force your system if you don't get to sleep. When it happens, I get up, I eat a light snack or I drink water and I go back in my room. Another tips that helps for me is to turn off any electronics like my phone because of the waves it produce that can disturb the brain during sleep.
I like the extra amount of time I have during the day as I know have to work night shifts five days a week. I work form 9 p m to 6 a m and it is very hard for me because I am 57 years old and have not been used to this sort of schedule. It's a very good company and worth the sacrifice but I see I am not alone in feeling so tired for the first week or so. We just had our two days off we get that after the fifth day so that gives us time to catch up on some sleep. I wish so much I could feel like this is so terrific and have so much energy all night long but it's taking a lot out of mentally and physically. Maybe, it's something one has to get used to. I don't know. That's why I am watching videos and reading many articles to keep me going. Thanks, for the tips. *I am not a nurse by the way. I now work on a Production line for a food company.
I'm starting my first day of internal medicine residency on nights and these tips will help
Such a great video just found it struggling working overnight shifts but this video gave me positive vibes about it❤
4 years working night shift. Ive had enough. Didnt relize how much it was affecting me until lately.
I've working night shift for about 4 years now but it changes. So is like 2weeks day 2 night, but now I find I'm really tired when I'm on day it's like I'm literally dragging my self out of bed it's really getting hard for me now.
I personally found that munching on carrots and celery sticks gives me a pleasant refreshing boost. Amazing video btw!
My problem is weekends. Any suggestions?
I've worked night shifts a few times. I'm back on a new job, working 12 hr graveyards. The problem is how to handle the weekend, then back to graveyards when weekend is over. Should I stay awake all night on weekends and get off the schedule? That's incredibly difficult. I'm too tired. Don't know how to ha dle this
I cannot stay awake all night when not working. Night before starting again is a giant mess.
I love all of your videos! I'm just entering my third year of nursing school in Canada and your videos help me get more of an understanding on what I will be facing in the future!! You've definently inspired me to maybe start making my own videos once I graduate and enter the work force!
Sadie Soltys I'm glad to be of any help in any ways I can. Thanks a lot for letting me know, it means a lot.Please do, if you think it will help everyone who's aspiring to be in the field which I know it will, surely. Send my love to Canada. See ya! -xoxo
8 months pregnant work 12hr days 4 days a week alone at an elderly care home w/ 6 residents. We just got a new resident whom I cannot lift. She’s 150lbs dead weight with a healing broken hip. 🤦🏻♀️ so I am working my last day shift today with help, and tomorrow I start nights (the resident will already be in bed.) 😅😅😅😅 I am nervous about the change in my sleep schedule affecting the baby, and myself. but nonetheless I need the money so I gotta keep working 🤦🏻♀️ on I go. Lol.
I am in nursing school during the weekdays AND about to transition to End of the week / weekend night shifts next week. I am very nervous how I am going to be able to adjust day-to-day....
Do you keep the same sleep schedule even during your days off?
After I've heard that some people have been working night shifts for many many years and they are still okay, I'm not scared anymore.
Thank you very much for this video! It really made me feel better about my upcoming night shifts in my new job. From the day after tomorrow I'm gonna start night shifts that goes from 4pm to 10am of the following day (sort of like 2 shifts in a raw) and I'm quite lost about what to do about my sleep. When I finish work I wouldn't go to work again until the following day at 4pm again, so would still have they day, the night, and the morning till my next shift.
So I'm considering wether it would be good to take my 2 hours break during the night to have a nap and then just stay awake until the following night. Do you think I'd rather forget that and just sleep as soon as I get home?
Sleep twice a day once when I get home and a small nap before work also good food is key 🔐
Great video! Do you have any experience/advice for nurses transitioning from med-surg to an ICU setting? If so I'd love to see a video!
❤Thank you very much for the video. You made me feel a lot calmer, as I will start working the second shift, 2 pm - 2 am❤
I work overnight 12am to 6 am and I sleep 7am to 11am and nap 8pm to 10:30 before my work. But no matter how sleep in the morning somehow I fall asleep at work. How I do about that?
Ear plugs, fan, blackout curtains, Passion Flower extract (Vitamin Shop - natural sleep aid, similar to Chamomile, but stronger), and guided meditation from the Insight Timer app (android).
I drink ginsing and mate teas instead of coffee; more of a mental stimulant rather than physical stimulant.
I make myself leave the floor (if possible) and do a quick guided meditation to reset my mind/body.
If I am really amped up, I'll take a minute to write out my frustrations (unfiltered) until I feel relieved, and then shred it.
Hope this helps!
These are some great tips! Been working Nights 7 years :)
Great