You know you're working....

Graveyard at an ltc: when the sight of a sunrise inspires yawns and the urge to get to sleep, even on days when you're not working.
When the sight of a family member coming in is cause for concern
when sugar replaces every food group
When you find yourself singing the tunes to infomercials while you work. (why won't some residents just turn it off)
when you can get an entire dry run done in 15 minutes with a full load of residents
when the phrase "you should have an easy night" is not meant in kindness
When no one understands that getting everyone up in time is very hard work

Morning shift at an ltc:
When you've lost count of all the things that graveyard shift didn't do and now you'll have to pick up
when you can't fathom how it can be hard to take care of them all while they're sleeping
when the phrase "you should be set for the day" isn't said in kindness
When you dream of having everyone quiet for at least 15 minutes let alone hours
when you've got 20 residents all awake all hitting their call bells at the exact same moment as two rns are giving you new care instructions.


Anyone else?