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New CNA
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Posted about 4 years ago I was just offered my first job as a CNA. It's a 10 pm - 6 am shift. But first comes orientation. They're having me do about 2 weeks of orientation on the 6 am - 2 pm shift. I've never worked 3rd shift before and am doing searches online for tips on adjusting. I'd like to start reseting my internal clock before I actually start on nights, but with that day shift orientation, I'm not quite sure how to do that. Any advice? Thanks, Christine |
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| Posted about 4 years ago Not to discourage you Christine, but night work is something your body never gets use to....I've been doing night shift(7p-7a) for 6.5 yrs at hospital and the days i get off my body goes right back to day hours, by that i mean i get tired and sleep at night and get up early in the morning; and it usually takes a couple days to get caught up on sleep and by that time its time to go back to work....Good luck on your new job and try to pray alot--it helps.. Partners in health Thad Husband |
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| Posted about 4 years ago I never got used to midnites - even nurses who worked nites for 20 years don't get used to it. Even when I had three days off in a row I felt lousy the whole time. BUT some people stick with the shift because it has lots of advantages... slower work pace, no management around, off during the day when the stores aren't crowded. My only advice: Install opaque shades on your bedroom windows so it's totally dark. Buy a "sound machine" that you can turn on when you sleep - I have one that sounds like gentle rain, so I can't hear street sounds outside. Despite doing all that, I'm a light sleeper, and by 11 am I was wide awake and feeling crappy the rest of the day... Sorry! Everything has disadvantages! |
