Night Shift essentials as a Nurse Extern

Nights can be a struggle. I personally love working nights!

PROs: No management or being baby sat, the pace is slower and more relaxed staff wise, pts are sleep so it’s less chaotic, not as many admissions or d/c (depends on the unit of course, RIP my ED folks😮‍💨I would and could never), don’t have to worry about traffic getting to or from work, morning gym sessions before bed (will help you sleep so much better☺️)

CONs: Sleep cycle is off, you don’t get to sleep in your own bed at night, the cafeteria is closed or has limited hours, missing family time (if you have one), on off days you’re not able to sleep at night…that’s about it from my perspective at least.

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