Preparing for your first night shift can be a daunting experience.

So many questions cross your mind. Will I be able to stay awake? What should I eat? And what should I bring with me? 

This episode of the Nursing Standard podcast answers all those questions and more. 

Podcast guests Molly Kiltie, senior mental health practitioner at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, and Danielle Robinson, a third-year adult nursing student University of Lincoln, give listeners tips on how to survive a first night shift. 

They tell RCNi editorial assistant Serafina Basciano about the importance of finding a routine that works for you and giving yourself time to wind down after a shift. 

Our guests also discuss what essential items they have in their bags to help them get through the night.

For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast

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