How do you "tame" your shifts?

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  1. How often to you get your meal break?

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      Always
    • 1
      75% of the time
    • 0
      Half the time
    • 2
      25% of the time
    • 3
      Never

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I am a fairly new nurse & work at a SNU. It is a very plush facility with most of the residents having a very comfortable financial status. They pay well & staff well. I am PRN & work all shifts & units. It can be difficult because I never get in a "groove" somewhere & if you get a poor report, have a call-in, an admission, a sick resident, etc. the shift can turn into a tiger in moments. What is the best way to handle this, esp. since I am always somewhere new (& still new to the facility)? Plus our residents & families have many demands since they are paying $7200-9200 a month & I can't blame them for the most part.

Thx for your ideas!

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Specializes in geriatrics.

I also work LTC on permanent nights. I don't pick up any day shifts. Strictly nights or evenings. I keep the same schedule on my off days, eat healthy and exercise. Put a limit on the number of shifts you work, for a start. Otherwise you can burn out, especially if you are new.

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Is there ever a problem getting hours, or is it pretty steady work? I have always wondered about PRN shifts.

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