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I'm in the same boat. I just got hired in the ER 7pm-7am. I've never worked nights & scared that I might feel sick or fall asleep that first night lol that would be horrible!! I usually sleep from 1am to 5-6am I know crazy I have kids plus nursing school & I've always had issues sleeping. So I don't know where to start lol hellllppppp!!
Yes, by all means, start at least a few days (maybe even a week) before your new job. Stay up as late as you possible can. You will be busy, but certainly not as busy as a day or evening shift. The toughest part is that it will get very busy for you around 6am when you are at the end of your shift and will be the most tired! So start to change your sleep pattern as soon as you can.
When you work (as long as you're not sitting or in home care) it's pretty hard to get tired, there's too much going on. I suggest staying up late a few nights before if you can and then napping during the day. I also am unable to go to sleep late and wake up late the night before a shift so I just nap during the day. And some people will always feel sick during night shift...usually happens around 3am.
colleen3273
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Hello everyone,
I was hoping someone would give me some input on my situation. I am starting a new job as a CNA at the hospital working 7pm - 7am shift on Monday. I am a night person by nature but not thru to 7am. My question is - Should I start changing my sleeping/living schedule a few days prior (like start Friday when my first scheduled night is Monday)? Or should I just wing it Monday night into Tuesday and hope that I can make it to 7am? Any opinions would be great! Thank you in advance.....
P.S. I'm scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Saturday next week