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Wow, this had hues of Grey's Anatomy, I stood up and was actually clapping...Shonda Rhimes would looove you!!

@hakunamatataRN When you start school do not switch back and forth to day and night you will really regret it, you are having problems sleeping because your Circadian Rhythm is off. Switching would make it worst, it's jumbled for some reason, usually its because of working the night shift. Or it could be that you've been like that all of your life. Then you may need to have a Sleep Disorder Consultation, to pinpoint what is keeping you awake. Check out http://sleepfoundation.org. I worked the night shift for 5 years and 6years later still has mild issues sleeping at night. Medications are the worst especially Ambien because it may actually cause you to sleep walk (documented) Your best bet is meditation, using scents and soothing music before sleep, taking a warm scented bath going to sleep 8-9hours before your scheduled shift so you can wake up 2 hours before shift and take your time readying for work, not rushing. On off days usually the first day is hard. But set up a regiment and stick with it turn the phone off, use room darkening shades, turn television off take your bath dress for bed and hit the sack. Use a blue bulb in one of your bedside lamps, it could be quite soothing. I read a book or listen to low soothing music. Yoga helps also Good Luck.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!