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This question is directed to permanent night nurses. Do any of you have problems with mixing up words, you know what you are saying, but the right words don't come out? It drives me crazy.
I work the 7p-7a shifts every Saturday and Sunday in long term care. You could not pay me any amount of money to work any other shift. I have not had problems with mixing up words. But then I am only up over night two days per week. Regardless, some one has to be there for the patients. If nights are not your thing don't work them. If you have no choice then try to work with your nursing administration to make this an easier experience. They may have to rethink how schedules are arranged or pay a staff dedicated to working nights more money. That is what my facility does. Further, getting good sleep during the day is key and suggestions about how to do this have been posted on this board in the past. It is up to you to control your environment at home. While working nights can be difficult for some it is not impossible to adjust. You just have to be proactive about it.
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