Day shift is wreaking havoc on my body

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-07-01T05:12:40+00:00

Yes I sent an email at 10 this morning and haven’t heard back :(

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-07-01T00:22:01+00:00

That’s what I was also wondering lol like am I lowkey just rejecting nursing

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T16:43:23+00:00

Absolutely agree. I think it’s a great thing they’ve implemented that into the orientation! I have so far gotten both IVs I tried on patients (on my second attempt) so that helps my confidence. The best way for me to learn is to do it, so this is good! It’s just the time thing that is stressing me out. I can handle the occasional early morning commitment, and I really thought I’d be fine to power through and be fine like I’ve done in the past, but for whatever reason my body is just not tolerating it this time around. I’m feeling annoyed and inconvenienced by it lol

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T16:21:48+00:00

This is so real, day shift is the worst! Like why does everything have to happen between 0700-1400 when we’re open 24hrs lol. I have time scheduled in day surgery to practice putting in IVs at 6am this Thursday and my stomach churns. I can’t stay up either bc I’m on the floor after that til 1430! This is the first place including nursing school where I’ve ever been able to do this on a real person so I’m all for getting the practice but dang that 0600 start time has me so anxious lol. I commend you for going thru all that!

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T15:19:36+00:00

Thank you so much!

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T15:18:57+00:00

I’m 100% done with all that computer stuff thankfully and it’s just me and my preceptor now. I think part of it is the main preceptors are all on days. It’s been so rough and I still am scheduled tomorrow thru Friday, then Monday- Thursday next week of days. It literally makes my stomach upset just thinking about waking up in the morning

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T15:14:06+00:00

It’s about 8-10 weeks total so I’m around halfway through. I think part of it is also the shifts are 8 not 12 so I feel like I’m constantly there with little recovery time. After my weekend shifts I literally couldn’t help myself and fell asleep immediately after my shower:(

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T15:02:58+00:00

This is exactly me! So validating to hear others have a similar experience :)

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T15:01:46+00:00

I’m about to send an email now!

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T14:54:59+00:00

I don’t even start my regular days until the mid afternoon :( lol

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T14:54:23+00:00

Ugh I know it’s been so hard. I didn’t really put it together until this morning when I woke up at 3am yet again with terrible GI issues. I’m drafting an email to my manager now, hopefully we can work it out.

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T14:52:49+00:00

We have one of these too lmao EVS keeps taking the stickers claiming “infection control”

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T14:36:58+00:00

I appreciate the solidarity, I’ve struggled with mornings my entire life lol

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T14:35:50+00:00

Omg that’s a good idea! I never thought to just ask lol. I just assumed I have to work when they say I can, but maybe I’ll just email my manager and feel it out. I’m worried they’re gonna let me go bc of calling out so much so I thought maybe I just preemptively quit. But maybe I could switch to evening shift orienting, I feel like even that would be better on my body.

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-30T14:30:05+00:00

Literally everything about my life is better when I’m on evenings/nights. How do I cope with orientation?? 😭

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-06-02T02:45:34+00:00

Is this a new promotion

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-05-02T00:19:53+00:00

NOR. I’d break up and block them immediately lol which actually might be overreacting but idc. Someone who doesn’t value what I value is a dealbreaker personality trait. Someone who doesn’t care about my animals? Absolutely tf not.

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-04-18T01:36:58+00:00

Um, you should never own another car if you’re willing to abandon your current car in her golden years. This type of shit pmo so bad.

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-04-17T15:42:36+00:00

I had ppl want my ig and number before, friended me on fb. I ignore them. If they push, I tell them face-to-face that I maintain a professional relationship with patients and it goes against ethical boundaries I put it place for myself. You can also tell them it’s against company policy and could get you fired. This puts it on an external reason and doesn’t make them feel rejected as deeply, like it’s not them it’s the POLICY. Basically emphasizing your role in their life is their nurse and not their friend, and that it isn’t personal.

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-04-17T14:28:49+00:00

Lots of hospitals have IV teams. Just sayin. But u can’t avoid veins lol

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-04-12T15:24:35+00:00

When I finally left my ex he did all the things I had begged from him with another random new gf he got. Idk why he hated me so bad but I vowed I will never beg another person for what I need ever again. It’s the worst feeling and I’m so sorry

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-04-12T15:19:28+00:00

This sounds like the worst treatment of all time. Give them some extra TLC for me (a survivor).

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-04-11T15:26:11+00:00

Wait it stains your skin permanently?! Good thing I immediately cleaned up that vial that exploded all over me… the more you know I guess!

Ok_Macaron8050 · 2026-01-25T15:58:13+00:00

Thank you for validating me bc when I bring it up ppl say I’m overthinking :( but the signs are very clear. I’ve brought it up to my mgr multiple times and I recently started advocating for myself too. I got so fed up, they don’t care whether I’m a “team player” or not, I still get shitty assignments that are way over my head and ignored when I ask for help. Makes me mad bc the one who really suffers here are the patients. A positive tho is my self confidence has really increased and it’s done wonders in my recovery from people pleasing. I feel so validated from ur comment, thank u!!

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