Rotating shifts anyone?

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I am currently rotating shifts. I really dislike it, but thats the pay plan I have. I rotate at least twice between days and nights on a six week schedule- Much of this time I am not really sure what day it is, and find it hard to sleep at night after working nights for a while. I know this is a rotten type of schedule, but it is what I havenow, Any tips on working with this would be really appreciated. I have no trouble sleeping during the day time as I was a night owl for years before this interesting rotating experience. Thanks so very much!

Thanks all for your suggestions. Our unit does do self scheduling, they will not allow me to work a straight shift. The closest I can get is mostly days and about 4 nights a schedule. I'm trying it. Not being a morning person, this has been a struggle for me. My new thought is of a similar unit, at a different hospital, one that doesn't endorse this rotating nonsense!! Glad to see I am not the only one that has had trouble with this.

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Part of the reason I left Nursing to have a business from home was the rotating shifts. Man, I was ALWAYS sick, and life when I WAS off was miserable... I don't think too many nurses rotate anymore from what I hear.... But I still love being home..

You're not alone in your feelings..

Linda/CMAS, BS, RN

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