How to sleep for first night shift?

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My first night shift is Sunday into Monday. How do I sleep for it?

Stay up all night Saturday night so I can sleep Sunday during the day to be up all night for work that night?

Thanks!!! :sleep:

Specializes in ICU Stepdown.
Sometimes it's those last 2-3 hours that are killer.

I really don't doubt it, but I feel like knowing it's temporary will make it bearable. I'm only working nights this weekend for orientation then I'm in the clear :)

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I really don't doubt it, but I feel like knowing it's temporary will make it bearable. I'm only working nights this weekend for orientation then I'm in the clear :)

Oh just this weekend that's not too bad! I've been doing graveyard shift for about 3 years now. I will definetly not miss it whenever I go to day shift.

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Specializes in ICU Stepdown.
Oh just this weekend that's not too bad! I've been doing graveyard shift for about 3 years now. I will definetly not miss it whenever I go to day shift.

I'm incapable of waking up in the morning so I'd much rather work nights but evening shift is my home!

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