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Make the switch
by: KB on Wed, Oct 03 2007
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I have worked as an RN for the past 4 years…on night shift. 7p.m.- 7 a.m. But the twelve hour shift always turned out to be 14 hours. Three weeks ago I switched to day shift, and I already feel like a new person. I feel like I’ve been in a fog for the past 4 years. It’s like post traumatic stress syndrome! How did I do that for 4 years? I highly encourage anyone that is working nights to make a change. I promise, it’s worth it!! You’ll love your life!


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  1. Sun, Dec 02 2007
    I too am a nurse and recently started a new job where I work nights. When I was hired, I told my boss that I was willing to start off doing nights but...Read

October 2007

  • Make the switch - by KB - (Wed, Oct 03 2007)
    I have worked as an RN for the past 4 years…on night shift. 7p.m.- 7 a.m. But the twelve hour shift always turned out to be 14 hours. [more..]

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