Rotating Shifts

The best way to catch up on sleep

Sleep experts share their latest findings on nipping sleeping problems in the bud—before they begin.

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5 time-saving tips and tricks

Here’s how busy nurses can save time without taking time away from other important aspects of our lives.

Nurses and depression

On the whole, nurses tend to be more depressed than other full-time employees. Why?

Lack of sleep contributes to sub-standard nursing care

Rotating shifts, nights shifts, 12-hour shifts — nursing can wreck havoc on your sleep schedule!

Why this nurse couple both work the night shift

Coffee? For Joseph and Christina, it’s a life necessity. They met in nursing school, married, then made a surprising choice: Raise their two young children during the day and both work while the kids sleep. Sound complicated?

She works hard for the money…

But there is the perk! The perk is that now I have Monday off. And if you haven’t checked it out yet, check out the new Scrubs Magazine that discusses the many merits of having off shift hours. There truly is nothing so peaceful as Costco on a Thursday afternoon or hair appointments on Wednesday. These perks make my Sundays at work more bearable.

Do you have Shift Work Disorder? Take our quiz

Shift Work Disorder can affect your own health and also your ability to take care of your patients. Take our quiz to see if you have the symptoms.

16 tips to help sleepy nurses return to a safe and productive work environment

Be especially wary when the clock strikes 4 a.m…that’s when you’re most likely to goof up. This tip, along with many more ideas (and a bonus shift scheduling plan) will help you be a better nurse.

19 ideas for shift nurses to get more sleep

Your body knows what it likes. It likes to sleep when it’s dark. And quiet. At night. Unfortunately, you may not have that luxury. Fortunately, your body can be tricked. And here are the ways to do it so you can get the rest you need.

How to spot, and conquer, “shift work disorder”

If you’re a night shift nurse, you may know this drill: Exhausted at work, then wide awake when it’s time to hit the sack. This sleep disorder can adversely impact not only your job performance, but also the quality and even duration of your life. We help you identify the symptoms.