I've got the Night Shift!

Former Member

Hiya people! Ive got the night shift tonight at a Nursing centre! I dont know how the heck am gonna stay awake! :no:

Former Member

Have a power nap now. It will help.

Former Member

Ive had two hours sleep but i start in half an hour !

Former Member

2 hours is too long for a nap, it just makes you sleepy. For you to feel refreshed you need a 20 minute nap. Just drink coffee and remember for next time to get a bit of kip in before.

Former Member

yea i had a sleep 3-5 and a nice bath!!

Former Member

Won't the bath just make you feel sleepy? Showers are far better for waking you up :yes:

Former Member

Really if you're working nights you need to stay in bed all day if you can- that means staying up late the night before.

I didn't mind shift work, I quite liked going out for my dinner at 3am and standing in the cold night air with nobody about.

I just had trouble sleeping if I stayed up too late- if I wasn't in bed by 10am I wouldn't sleep.

For the record, one litre bottles of red Bull are your friend.

Former Member

Pro Plus :yes:

I'm living off the stuff at the min

Former Member

you'll stay awake, you'll have to. my mum used to be a nursey type person and do nights and sometimes people would have an hours kip.

if i can stay awake stacking shelves then you can stay awake looking after some old people. just sleep it off the next day.

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*Stacey* wrote:

Pro Plus :yes:

I'm living off the stuff at the min

and red bull! :thumb: