Surviving night shifts

[steele]

I'm an a&e nurse and do a lot of 12 hour night shifts. I used to have a energy drink at around 4am to get me through til I get home but obviously I can't now. Any tips on surviving nights? Or anything I can eat/drink to give me a boost? I had some chocolate last night but it didn't help

 

[littlejune]

I also work in a physically taxing job * work with very physical special needs children*- the hours are better though anyway, my OB gave me the ok to have no more than about 8 oz of coffee. It has helped me hugely, it's actually more effective now than when I wasn't pregnant for some reason. However, sometimes I just have to tough it out. All for baby, right?? Hang in there, mama.

 

[MnGmakes3]

I'm an NA for now.. haven't worked nights but I still need my cup of coffee when getting up in the morning. Maybe try tea?

 

[steele]

I'm mainly worried about the drive home, I felt myself nodding off this morning! Tea doesn't really wake me up, I might try a coffee tonight and see if that helps! Thanks xx

 

[helsurf]

I work nights too as a nurse, I'm definitely finding it harder! My midwife said 1 small bottle of lucozade was ok, helps to keep the blood sugar levels up, I find I have to eat regularly too even if it's a biscuit here and there, I have pasta on my break to keep me going! We don't get a sleeping break at our place, do you? I find myself struggling to stay awake on my 5am break! ��

 

[Teri7489]

I'm a nurse too and do 12 hour nights every 3 weeks. I've found a bit of toast and a coffee about 4/4:30 gives me a good boots but not too much that I can't sleep when I'm home. How I miss relentless!!! Xxx