In This Episode, You Will Learn:

What goes on before, during, and after a 12 hour shift.

How to survive your shift.

How to prepare for a 12 hour shift.

The best way to reduce stress and anxiety & decompress.

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Show Notes:

What really goes on during a 12 hour shift? More importantly, how do you survive!? Today, we're going over everything you need to know to help you get through those long hour shifts! We'll discuss what you can do to prepare for your shift, including how to relax and lessen your anxiety so you can set yourself up for success. Then, it's time to dive into what happens during the shift and what you can do to stay organized and updated. Finally, we'll share our tips on the best ways to decompress and recuperate afterwards. By the end of this episode, you won't have to fear the 12 hour shift any longer!

00:40 How do you make it through a 12 hour shift?

02:20 Prepping the day prior to a shift.

05:20 How do you cut down anxiety?

07:05 What should you do when you're on shift, from a day perspective?

09:45 What should you do when you're on shift, from a night perspective?

11:05 Tips for charting.

13:25 Why is taking breaks so important?

14:45 Staying updated with chart reviews.

17:30 What can you do during downtime?

18:45 What do you need to do at the end of your shift?

21:35 What do you do after you get off shift?

24:10 How to burn energy before sleep.

27:25 What is the best way to get through 12 hour shifts?