Nurses will agree that the night shift is without a doubt the most daunting and challenging period of their careers. Working while the rest of the world snoozes isn’t for the weak-spirited. In actual fact, your body is adapted to a circadian rhythm by this point, so disrupting this normal routine will take its toll on you before your body gets into night shift mode. A few tips will ensure that this transition proceeds as smoothly as possible. You don’t have to be a caffeine-addled health worker, traipsing through the hospital halls in a state of fatigue. After all, the role that nurses play is crucial and requires clarity. Here are a few helpful tips to make night shift a breeze.

• Get adequate sleep and rest.
  This is probably one of the most crucial and obvious tips for night-shift nurses. Since the bulk of your work occurs at night, it is essential for you to get 8 hours of sleep during the day. This may be tricky as the circadian rhythm dictates that your body will likely shut down at night, rather than during the day. For this season therefore it is critical for you to turn off your phone and your blinds and curtains. You need that rest, and quality sleep will ensure your night shift is productive.
• Drink Adequate Water and a Helpful Diet
  Keeping your body hydrated has proven benefits for the night-shift nurse. Water is a surprisingly easy way to keep alert and on your feet. A diet that mostly avoids sugar will also keep sleep and fatigue at bay.
• Take Scheduled Breaks
  Another tip with proven benefits is taking a short nap. Night shifts are ordinarily long and may drag on for 12 hours. A short nap at a designated sleeping spot within the hospital has many proven benefits. Remember that inadequate sleep ultimately results in a diminished cognitive ability and a grumpy disposition.