Some tips to start with
1. Comfortable shoes. It's no time to be fancy pancy. Personally I prefer Crocs. They're light. You can run or sneak in wearing them and no matter how slippery the floor you won't take a fall. Plus a bright colour can cheer one up.
2. Drink. It's easy to forget food, but with all the running and talking you need water to avoid dehydration.
3. Stay cool. Anyone or anything can anoy you, but the work has to be done.
4. Go easy on caffeine. It's hard to focus if your heart is beating like mad. Also heps with numer 3.
5. Make return home feel like a prize. Food, fresh linen, flowers you name it. Take a breather. Yes it's morning, but you need it.
6. Sleep. Anytime it's possible take a rest. Even few minutes can do wonders. Some things can be done in the morning in stead of 3 a.m.
7. Forget life outside the hospital. There is none. At least not until the shift is over.
8. Remember to smile. Colleagues and the rest of the staff have rough time too. Appreciation and kindness always come back to you.
9. Don't be too hard on yourself. It'll be easier next time.
10. Enjoy. In the end its' a great job.
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