jodmark

I have been working night shift for almost 7 years and would not want to work another shift. People on the night shift work much better together than other shifts (at least in my experience). I too find that day shift people do back-stab each other, much more than night shift. Afternoon shift people have too much to do to be talking about each other. Although there are not as many people around on night shift, if you need someone, they will be there. I have two daughters that are nurses and both of them work midnights also, must be in their genes somewhere. We all agree that you actually spend more quality time with patients. They may not remember your name when it comes time to fill out their surveys but you know that you left your mark in your care. My advice for those working the night shift, get as much sleep as you can. I come home from work and sleep right away. When I get up, I can have dinner ready and spend the rest of the evening with my hubby and family. Good Luck!!!!

I also work in a hospital that went to color-coded uniforms a couple of years ago. I was really angry when I found out about it and was insulted that I had to wear a color to show that I am a nurse. Now, I'm so glad we changed. It looks so professional and there is never a question as to what I am going to wear. Our RNs wear navy blue and white, not just navy. Our peds nurses can wear that or a top in a pattern that they had picked out of a few choices. Try to have a positive outlook on the uniforms. Many companies outside of healthcare also have mandatory uniforms. I went to another hospital to visit someone recently and everyone wore whatever they wanted. I have to admit, we look much more professional in our navy and white.

I have also worked the night shift for over 6 years and love it... I have a daughter that is a new RN also working nights and another daughter working nights as a Student nurse aide. :uhoh3: Someone is always sleeping at our house. We all love it and wouldn't change