sangreal
has 16 years experience and specializes in oncology,med/surg,corrections.
went into nursing as a second career,graduated at 42 year old,retired at 57 with disability,currently mentoring my RN children....nursing is a stressful career and hope to be there for them with their struggles as the nursing shortage increases.
some people do better staying up all night.......but it was difficult to sleep normal hours on days off....so some days i was sleeping days and somedays nights........but i can't handle the day...
even though some seem to "get used to it".....there is a damage to your mind and body........i hate to say that nursing was at the root of my personal medical and sleep problems,but i have noticed a...
I worked the night shift for many years because it was best for my family situation......i don't think it is normal for the body...i was nearly always not rested enough....and trying to sleep while...
sangreal replied to supportneeded's topic in General Nursing
My heart goes out to you.....nurses are so rushed and stressed that it is difficult to be mistake free......even really good caring nurses.....there does need to be more support......nurses don't...