Does anyone else work the night shift?

Re: Does anyone else work the night shift?

• happyhoopla member

  April 2010

  I'm an RN on the night shift. I've found that making sure I have plenty to snack on, drink lots of ICE COLD water, and just keep moving tends to help. Also, since we have hour-long lunch breaks and I work in the NICU, a couple of times I've locked myself in one of the pump rooms and have taken a nap. It's tough, but you just have to push through.

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• EMT12resq member

  April 2010

  Im a police dispatcher and I work night shift. I know how you feel. And I sit in the dark all night and Im barely on my feet. Its so hard to stay awake.  try and keep quick snacks near me. Something with alittle sugar or something that keeps up the energy. Like fruits. Also anytime I feel myself getting too tired I take a walk but you being a nurse are prob always on your feet.

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• Tanya287

  April 2010

  Thank you so much for the suggestions! I'm definitely going to try the ice cold water, sounds like a great idea!

  

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• Tanya287

  April 2010

  My boyfriend is also a police dispatcher! Thought that was cool. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm at work now and just took your advice and ate some mini oreos lol not very healthy but very yummy lol

  

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