Well, I landed my dream job, an L&D nurse, and I am finally coming off my orientation, which my institution had me on for 7 months (they were wonderful!) Anyway, the only way I could get this job was to work nights, which is 7:00pm - 7:30am three nights a week, and I am FREAKING OUT!
I am 40 years old, and have 2 children, 12 and 15, and a husband who is a police officer who rotates shifts (7am-3pm/3pm-11pm).
I HAVE NEVER WORKED A NIGHT IN MY LIFE, and am asking for ALL tips and suggestions I can get. I am a bit on the anal side, and have pretty much convinced myself that I am going to end up with all sorts of health problems, so please, any and all shift workers, unite and help me get through what may last many years, as day shifts are very hard to come by.
Thanks in advance!
Cindy