New Night Shift Position and New Nurse Friends?

[klarity, BSN]

Hi Everyone!

I just recently landed a job. I graduated in December 2012 and am excited to start working soon. The issue or big transition I'm facing is that I was given then night shift as opposed to my anticipated day shift .So, I'm trying to make the best of the time situation in relation to my social life. I heard people that adjust the best to night shift are the ones that keep their off nights to that schedule as well?

Since, my hours would be shifted. I would like to meet/talk to/ get to know other nurses in the Los Angeles area that also work nights? I'd like to expand my social circle and I think it would be great getting to know other nurses going through the same transitions. We can go grab a drink or food when the world is asleep. I'm in my early thirties and would like to meet anyone from all age groups. PM me or message on here if anyone is interested! ;-)

[kkRNyc]

Hi klarity! I also graduated in Dec 2012 and will be starting my first job on nights. I can't PM yet ... But yay congrats to your new job!!! :) which hospital will you be working at ?

[turnforthenurse, MSN, NP]

Congrats on your new job!

I have worked nights for the past 2 years and I always switch back to a normal sleeping schedule on my off days. I also tend to work my nights in a row and end up with 3-4 days off, so it works better that way. You really won't know how to adjust until you start. I know some people who stay on their night shift sleeping schedule even on their off days and it works well for them.

[klarity, BSN]

Thanks for the advice. Im trying to stay positive and see what good I can get out of this :-). At some point id like to pick up an extra shift. Do u thibk i should do three days in a row, then have one off before doing my extra shift?