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Currently I am in a new grad nurse residency program and working 36-40 hours a week. The program is terrific and I could not imagine going into acute care without this formal transition to practice. That being said, I am exhausted! With all the training, I am commuting back and forth to the hospital between 4 - 6 days a week. I wanted to get the thoughts and opinions of other nurses out there. At what point did you begin to not feel completely exhausted? At least in nursing school I knew there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Right now I am having a hard time seeing the light.

Nurses with experience, I need you advise! About 12 years ago I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was on meds for 2 years, stabilized and went off meds. I have been off meds for 10 years now except the occasional Xanax and ambien and for the most part done very well. I get regular sleep, exercise, eat clean which seems to help keep me stable. Recently I was offered a position in a new grad nurse residency program. After 4 months of day shift orientation I will move to night shift with a preceptor for 1 month and then be on my own full time nights. My question is: will this be safe? I have read posts of individuals with bipolar who could not manage night, but are there individuals out there that manage okay? If so, what are your tips? Also, I am wondering if anyone has had success with changing schedule, either to part time nights or day shift, because of a decline in mental health? Thanks you!