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Every nurse has had a shift like this

It’s almost over, I told myself as the day shift began to arrive. This is my last shift, my last night as a nurse.

Do you know the signs of shift work disorder?

Do you know the signs of shift work disorder?

This sleep disorder can adversely impact not only your job performance, but also the quality and even duration of your life. Here’s an easy guide to the symptoms.

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The sleepiness cure

Nurses suffer from sleep deprivation, affecting patient care and an RN’s own health. Tired nurses are at risk for obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

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Top 10 sleep tips for nurses

Increase your chances of getting some quality sleep with these tips just for nurses.

What to eat checklist: Evening shift ideas

What to eat checklist: Evening shift ideas

Here’s your list of items to choose and how to pack your meals when working rotating shifts.

8 ways to stay alert during a long shift

8 ways to stay alert during a long shift

The advantages and disadvantages of the tricks nurses use to stay sharp (plus style points for each suggestion!)…

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The dark side of the shift

Nurses: You can jumpstart your circadian rhythm to allow for easier transitions from the normalcy of day shift to the non-so-routine night shift.

19 ideas for shift nurses to get more sleep

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.

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3 ways to break out of the “sleepy nurse” rut

Rotating shifts, night shifts, double shifts, 12-hour shifts…these all play havoc with your circadian rhythm. Your solution may lie in behavioral therapy, sleep assessment or bright light therapy. Here’s why.

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Getting ready for NOC

I’m getting ready to switch to the NOC shift, and am pretty anxious about what to expect and how to prepare myself for a new kind of all-nighter.

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The ideal rotating shift?

It seems that there is now a better formula for rotating your day and NOC shifts.

Top 10 ways to survive NOC

Top 10 ways to survive NOC

This new nurse is now a night shift pro…thanks to the expectations she set with her friends, her family, and herself. Get her invaluable advice.

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Murphy’s nurse

You’ve heard of Murphy’s law, right? We think Murphy must have been a nurse. Click in to see if some of these scenarios are familiar to you…

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I need tips for concentrating in class

How does one stay focused on the material being provided in class when your eyelids just want to close?

Is it just me?

Is it just me?

So why is it when I’m NOT at work – work follows me home?? Do you hear EKG monitor alarms when you’re home, too?