What Strategies Can Help Nurses Cope with Shift Work?
Shift work can disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm. Nurses can adopt strategies like:
Using blackout curtains and white noise machines to create a conducive sleep environment during the day. Taking short naps before night shifts to reduce fatigue. Gradually adjusting sleep times a few days before a shift change to ease the transition. Exposing themselves to bright light during night shifts and avoiding it when off shifts.
