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Okay, so i need some advice and ideas. i worked a pm today and now i am going to be working til 7am. so 16 hrs. how the heck am i going to stay awake!??? i am very nervous about this, and worried about my drive home which is 45 minutes. i have red bull; no doz, and i am worried cuz i have NO idea what i am doing!! lol.. never done nights b4-

any advice???

-H-RN

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My only advice is don't trust the red bull and no doz to make you alert and safe, because they might just make you jittery, out of it, and sick. You're getting a double whammy with both a 16 hour shift and a night shift.

If you don't feel safe, let someone know. Better for them to be short a staff member than to make an error and hurt/kill someone.

If you don't feel safe in the morning, do not drive yourself home. Find another way.

Good luck.

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Thanks a lot! i am feeling good so far. i have 6 hrs left, and 45 or so min drive. not sick to tummy; not jittery. just feels weird. safe, but weird.

thanks so much for the reply!

-H-RN

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Specializes in LTC/SNF, Psychiatric, Pharmaceutical.
Okay, so i need some advice and ideas. i worked a pm today and now i am going to be working til 7am. so 16 hrs. how the heck am i going to stay awake!??? i am very nervous about this, and worried about my drive home which is 45 minutes. i have red bull; no doz, and i am worried cuz i have NO idea what i am doing!! lol.. never done nights b4-

any advice???

-H-RN

It may not be comfortable, but if your body knows it has to stay awake, it will.

One of the best ways to stay away is to stay busy, be on your feet moving around. You're more likely to fall asleep if you get yourself comfy in your chair.

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Well well well...i have about 1 1/2 hrs left. holy hell..i think i can make it. i cannot wait to get home though!!! my bed is seriously totally calling me!!!!!

-H-RN

tx for the support everyone! i sure needed it!

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Specializes in nursing homes, assisted living.

i work 1930-0730 on sat and sun and then 2330-0730 on m & t. i understand the staying awake issue. i drink coffe and when i feel i'm about to fall asleep or even start yawning i walk around and do rounds even if rounds arent sceduled.

i work in a assisted living facility and ther is literally nothing to do. i bring in movies to watch, i bring in crafts and books to keep my awake.

Angel

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