Nursecookie9

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1. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   @want2beanursesoon- my manage knows nights has been affecting my health. There is only a part time day shift opening up on the unit soon. After last night I know I need to go ondays(b/p was 150/95) and I was in charge, with another new nurse and a st...

2. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   @oh'ello- You're probably right about the constant germs. I'm obsessive with hand washing at work, PPE, and using the alcohol. I also have an autoimmune disease why probably isn't good either when being around germs 24/7. I've been sick twice in the ...

3. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   @hppygrateful- I have no kids but practice the same routine on nights off. The only difference is i can't sleep on nights off anymore. At first I had no problem sleeping. Now I'm usually up until 2 or 3am no matter how tired I am.

4. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   Unfortunately there are no day positions on my floor in the whole hospital. Am looking to get back into home health and will be applying next week.

5. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   @hppygr8ful- I definitely can't do the constant night shift. I'm an active person and enjoy being outside on off days. I need sunlight.

6. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   I bounce back and forth on days off. There's no way I can keep an all nocturnal schedule on my days off. I'm always outside on my days off and do a lot of outdoor activites(biking, walking etc). I'd hate to sleep the day away especially when summer c...

7. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   Thank you, I will consider your advice about taking off

8. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Stress 101

   Thank you, I've been getting mixed responses. So far two co-workers (and one former employee) said to try and get days. I just came off vacation for a week, but was sick so didn't really get to relax and enjoy the break(and am now sick again). I ha...

9. Night shift affecting health

   Nursecookie9 posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hi all, I am a relatively new hospital nurse(7 months in) and have been working nights for 5 months now. I have prior home care experience before starting at the hospital and eventually want to go back to home care. I have been having health issues...