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[cougarnurse]

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[hppygr8ful]

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I tend to agree with the findings of this study. I never liked working 12 hour shifts but I was already a bit of an old lady when I started nursing. Not old really but I was 39 and a new mom when I went to work on the night shift. It really tore me up. I am truely one who needs quality sleep to recharge. I actually like five 8 hour shifts over 3 twelve. I get to see my kid every day, cook dinner, help with homeowrk etc.... and I'm a lot less grumpy.....

Plus I have most weekends off now which is great, but my current job is mostly administrative these days which comes with it's own headaches.

Peace and Namaste

Hppy

[NurseTracy]

I work 12 hrs nights, I feel like it is harder than 12 hr days, to get rest. I have worked 12 hrs days and the work will kill you. You would think that after yrs your body would adjust, but it doesn't. I don't know which is worse, working days like a dog or working nights without proper rest?

[Teeituptom]

Working days or nights does not faze me. Working 12 hours does not faze me. That just gives me more days to play golf. As long as I can golf, I can then work. All is right with the world. Not count BP and the Gulf which disturbs me to no end