Night Shifts and Sleep Schedule

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I'm starting the 7 pm - 7 am night shift and need practical help.

1. What sleep schedule should I follow for the days prior to my very first ever Saturday 7 pm - Sunday 7 am night shift? I'm working a non-nursing day job right now so I'm on a 10 pm - 6 am sleep schedule.

2. What sleep schedule should I follow for the following work schedule?

1 night shift Saturday 7 pm - Sunday 7 am

3 nights off

3 night shifts 7 pm - 7 am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

2 nights off

3 night shifts 7 am - 7 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

4 nights off

3 night shifts 7 am - 7 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

3 nights off

Thanking you in advance for any help you can give.

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Specializes in OB, ER.

did you ever get advice for this post

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No, I just suffered through it and it hasn't been as difficult as I anticipated. I just try to stay on the same schedule even on my days off but I don't live with anyone so it's easy. I'm looking for a day job.

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Specializes in Private Duty Pediatrics.

I didn't answer because there are so many threads about surviving night shift. Here's one:

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Oh, OK--Thank you for the link to a previous thread which was helpful.

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