I mean it. Being over 40 should get you a ‘get out of night shifts free’ card. I remember how easy it was to do night shifts when I was a new grad. I was 23 and could sleep right through the day, waking up around 5pm in time to get ready to go back for another night. Piece of cake!

These days I struggle to stay asleep past noon between night shifts. At least working from home has made things much easier. No commute time and the freedom to work in my PJ’s if I want to. (and I do)
If there’s one thing I didn’t know would be so difficult about being a nurse, it’s working nights. Why can’t people just get sick during the day time?
I just LOVE sleeping too much to work nights. I get cranky when I haven’t slept enough. My kids will tell you they can tell when I haven’t slept enough after work. One wrong word and you get your head bitten off.
Well…hopefully this night shift thing will be ending in March. I’m supposed to be starting a full time line with only days and evenings. Oh- to be in bed every night like a normal person…
Bring it on!