![]() Keeping your body moving will keep your blood flowing and mind awake. When you have downtime during your shift, don’t just sit there. A change in your sleep pattern can make your digestive system more sensitive, and large meals can be more difficult to digest than lighter snacks. ![]() Eating small snacks throughout your working “night” will help keep your energy up. Instead of eating a giant meal right before your 12 hours on the ward, pack healthy snacks to eat throughout the night. Eat small portions throughout the shift.Short periods of rest will help keep your energy high, but be sure not to sleep too long or you’ll risk making yourself groggy. Take a 30 minute nap before your shift begins and, if possible, try to get in a few 10-20 minute naps throughout the night. Tips for staying awake and alert during your shift It will take a bit of getting used to, but once you get in the habit, the night shift is not nearly as daunting as it may first seem. ![]() If you find yourself losing steam midway through the shift, unable to focus on your work, or counting down the minutes until you can go home and crawl into bed, you may need to adjust your approach to the shift, or to your daytime sleep routine. A night shift may come with long periods of inactivity, and it can be difficult to remain alert and focused while your body is adjusting to the new schedule. ![]()
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