Hey - I'm chirstine (yes, I realise it looks like a typo, there's not - only a story.....)
I"ve been nursing for just over two years - mainly based in geriatric Assessment, Treatment and Rehab. I work mostly 2.30pm - 11pm shifts, and was just curious as to what other nurses to do unwind particularly at this time of the night when most other people are a bed, seeking the land of nod.
Personally, I come home , hopefully by 11.30pm, put my iPod on and feed the cats outside - sneaking a society frowned upon nicotine fix at the time. Then I come back inside, pour a glass of at least decent sauvignon blanc (because, I rationalise to myself I deserve it!) and say hello to the internet - a great pal no matter what the time! It allows my brain enough breathing space to cope with the shift during background neural processing while doing something that takes the rest of my mind off it. A couple more glasses of wine and I'm ready for my PJs, my lovely new bed and, I fear to admit, a Reader's Digest! (it's my secret delight!) Over this period of time (usually an hour and a half) I have thought about my shift and decompressed enough to be able to get into bed without fear that I will lie awake until 3am. I am pleased to have discovered allnurses and others points of view on various matters - thanks for listening and think you may well see me around a little more - and let us know what you do to unwind from work ( a little more kudos to the shiftworker, eh!)
