That's how I feel... I could probably be just as productive with my eyes closed at this hour.
Night shift kinda sucks. Especially 12 hours of it. It is quiet-er and calmer than days but I'd much rather be in my bed. I don't know how people do this all the time.
Things I learned from yesterday, my first night shift of orientation:
- Get more than a 1.5 hour nap before staying up all night.
- Bring more than just fruit for a snack.
- Don't drink a Dr. Pepper at 2am on an empty stomach.
- Eat more than just a bowl of cereal before you come in.
I feel much better tonight having slept most of, well now, yesterday. And having a good dinner before I came and bringing leftovers to work. Although, I forgot my Dr. Pepper, which I am very sad about at the moment.
It's weird about nights, how, you go to work one day, come home the next, and then go back to work the same day. Easy to forget which day it is.
Only 3 more hours... Oh, I miss my bed.
These are the fun thing I "get" to do later this morning with my patients:
- collect another stool sample
- remove vag packing
- remove a catheter
Oh, so many things to look forward to...
June 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Jenn, you are such a trooper. I'm proud of you for doing such a difficult job, and working so hard for your family. You are a VONDERFUL VOMAN! I am sorry you have to collect the "s" word...I could not EVER do your job. Seriously, ew! Those were for babies though, so was that any easier. Get some sleep and kiss Breyton for me.
Also, this is Liz, not Joe.