The dreaded night shift. If you’re a new nurse, depending on what kind of practice you go into there’s a good chance you may end up working night shift at one point or another. Night shift can be draining but it really doesn’t have to be! Lacey shares all her tips and tricks that you can use too, to live your best night-shift schedule life. 

Lacey discusses: 

• How to make the most out of your sleep schedule and your off time in between shifts
• Why she wears blue-light blockers throughout her shift
• Staying hydrated and making time for movement
• How to stay awake on your drive home from work (did someone say snacks?!)
• Why you should do your bedtime routine FIRST thing when you get home
• Subconsciously triggering your body into sleep mode
• Flipping your eating schedule including the types of food you eat
• Setting boundaries

Working night shift requires becoming more intentional with some of our daily habits and routines but if there’s one thing I can promise it’s that it doesn’t mean your life is doomed! For more nightshift tips or tricks be sure to follow me on Instagram @laceymagen or visit www.theempowerednurse.org