TIPS FOR 12 HOUR SHIFTS!

12 hour shifts are a beast of their own! It is super important to make sure you are preparing yourself physically and emotionally for those long days. In this video, I talk about some of my top ti0ps for 12 hour shifts!
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[@beckyrules887]

A tip I have: break your shift up into three 4-hour increments. It helps you to stay focused on what you need to do and when, and keeps you from being overwhelmed. And once those 4 hours are up, start over. Try to take a break and mentally prepare for the next 4 (then the final 4!)

[@gonurseyourself__]

i loooove this !! :)

[@Nessafunsize]

Rebecca Westphal I do the same thing! It really does help!

[@lisettek8272]

Omg I do this. Still a process, goodluck and thank you

[@aameratique6030]

I do something similar I set my mind to the next break

[@ericalexanderson3442]

Yes, segmenting is important at any job with longer hours. In my case, it's 9-12, then 12-4, then 4-8, and finally 8-10. This is based on the work flow.

[@notadog9244]

Something that’s helped me: Push your breaks as late as possible. Getting off of lunch and having 3-2 hours left is a very pleasent surprise

[@danbruno5945]

Definitely we used to get 3 breaks on a 12 hour shift so I used to push very far to make time go quicker 11-11 1st break 15.00-15.30 2nd break 18.30-19.00 3rd break 20.30-21.00 2 hours go home

[@budgetwithary5717]

Right!!

[@corajoy4475]

Yeah we don’t get breaks lol

[@sammiedodge2513]

@@danbruno5945 I only get 2 15min and one 30 during a 12 hour.

[@Ayamillah]

- self care - good night routine - bring many snacks/ drinks - be comfortable in your clothes - stay HYDRATED during the shift - bring pain killers just in case - have someone to vent to

[@eliska4325]

Healthy snacks* before you know it ur a working whale

[@agnesmefful9661]

Amazon is killing my feet!!!

[@agnesmefful9661]

@Big Mikee No, in the sense of it’s easy as a job to do mentally, but physically, it’s ridiculously difficult and it adds to the mental depression.

[@firemadeflesh1771]

@@agnesmefful9661 that's the point they were making

[@mayazelaya3674]

I was at amazon for 2 months then resigned! It’s physically & mentally exhausting )):

[@corneliusrcrivers5289]

That’s with any job you nut 🔩

[@judithh5371]

Yesss!

[@transcendbytllc]

I started my first 12 hr job and we get rotating weekends and work every other day. A biiiig tip that I have is self care. Im usually in a ton of pain from standing and moving (i work in a warehouse) so the first thing I do when I get home in the AM is eat a good breakfast and take a nice hot bath with epsom salt.

[@aarenrobinson2309]

This video beyond helped me! Just started a 3 days on 4 days off job!

[@elizabetharmstrong4108]

Im right behind you buddy.

[@starchild692]

How many breaks you get?

[@tylergottchannles9276]

I start my 4 days on 3 days off today

[@bradpollard444]

I work a shift similar to this except it's 4 days on 3 days off one week and then 3 days on and 4 days off. It's still awesome to always have three days off at the minimum. It's just hard to stay woke sometimes. But the money is deff worth it.

[@redtop27]

Whereeee can I find a job w this schedule

[@Amber-rd9dg]

After working 16 hour shifts, 12 hr shifts seems like a breeze.

[@simeontong33]

Amber 16???? Is that legal?

[@hassanjacobs7506]

@@simeontong33 if you work at different jobs it is

[@valium3519]

Lmfao facts

[@Amber-rd9dg]

Nope it was the same job lol it happens all the time in the medical field.

[@mothercoconuts6765]

Being 22 makes it pretty easy for me. Some people can't stand the heat, but I don't really mind it.

[@oliviaperea9278]

omg you’re pregnant?! 😍😍 congratulations !! you look GREAT !! I love your videos, I have been working 12.5 shifts recently over the last month with my new job on Tele/CICU & snacks make a huge difference! I carry a big 40 oz hydroflask with me & try to finish it throughout the day to stay hydrated as well 👍🏽

[@mariangely9546]

So excited I’ll finally be working outpatient so I won’t ever have to work another 12 hr shift again! Some people love them but I hate them. So many shifts I’d go without peeing or even having a sip of water. Won’t miss it!

[@Dbf1339]

I didn't think about the snacks that is a great tip! Seems like every channel on nursing says the same thing comfortable shoes and comfortable scrubs must make a huge difference

[@RinadHB]

Thank you for this! i'm starting my internship in respiratory therapy tmw, and your advice has calmed and reassured me.

[@monalisavieru1679]

I work 4 days a week, 12 h shifts. 2 days and 2 nights then 4 days off.... I like it that I have more free time after, but those 2 nights are terrible...😥

[@StoryKing294]

What job is it

[@kitelouma2721]

Yup I agree. Bringing a nice tasty and healthy lunch gives you something to look forward to eating

[@foxyboop4164]

This is literally my schedule! I'm 7 mins from work... and I was doing some 16 hours before and salaried! So I absolutely love my shifts-3 in a row usually!

[@willm678]

My mom is a radiation oncologist. She works Wednesday through Friday but works at least 12 hours a day. She loves her job and the people at her workplace, and when she has her days off she goes and does what she likes to do

[@Dbf1339]

I haven't graduated yet but I did work 3 different twelve hour shifts and felt longer than an 8 but knowing I would get extra time off I felt more motivated.

[@Alan-Albany]

I just started working 12-hour shifts at a plastic factory and my feet are hurting so much. I am a 30-year-old male who loves to work, but it's my feet that bothered me the most, even 4 hours into my shift.

[@berrex5152]

get some insoles for your feet... thank me later

[@Alan-Albany]

@@berrex5152 I tried them! They help! Thank you!!!

[@GarlicGrinder9]

I'm going to use these tips for any job! 8 hours is a long time to do the same thing.

[@AbudanceJ]

I’m 57 and started 12 hour shifts a couple weeks ago and wow it’s a beast. Like I did them in my 30’s and 40’s but for the last 10 years I’ve done 8. And you’re right I am not happy or rested on my days off, I can’t sleep past 5 hours. Mine is 6a-6p and it’s 4 in morning already looking for some help and came upon your channel. I will buy compression socks tomorrow and a few other of your tips. My knee had a cortisone injection the other day but knee is still hurting and I walk at work on my feet in nursing 11 of the 12 hours honestly. On contract for 13 weeks and I’m trying to make it just one day at a time. Again thank you!

[@saun86]

12 hours rough! But I have 7 days off every other week. Lol I'm up right now and I should be sleep smh. Compression socks have changed my life.

[@lindarngraduate2296]

Thanks for the tip on the compression socks. Just ordered a pair! The ones I am wearing for nursing school now are really worn out. Great video!!

[@triciahyslop5663]

Hi, this comment made me laugh out loud. I have golden oldies too ! Lol 😂

[@Crayray2001]

I’ve learned this the hard way. My days off were always me staying at home sleeping in until the afternoon. Then the 12 hour shifts were such a change to my body I felt like I was 60 years old by the time I was home.

[@sonja4164]

Thank you for the tips!

[@DustinIsCool]

12 - 16 hour shifts in the navy. It’s new to me so I’m trying to learn how to get through them.

[@2HUNGRY]

Thank you for your service

[@goodsummer909]

I’m a FedEx employee. I’m about to get ready to work 12 hour shifts 5 days a week. Thank you for the tips

[@tone2106]

How is it going?

[@certiali2613]

Hows it going

[@Gametold5]

How's it going?

[@YoCreedgg]

How's it going?

[@suckmydingledong]

Three days a week sounds like a good rule. I work 12h, 10h, 10h, 12h, 12h, then quite possibly weekend shifts. They’ll tell me on the way home from my friday shift when I’m starting to feel good about having the weekend off. It’s like they’re trying to squeeze those last drops of life out of me so I wont have the energy to seek a better job. I found caffeine to be completely pointless, I don’t need a mood instabilizer.

[@Daniel-fo2qf]

This happens to me all the time. The boss demands we cancel our plans at short notice and stay at work for hours or come in and work the weekend even if we have thought we were getting it off.

[@sophiagoodwin6157]

Such great advice. Thank you

[@bradpollard444]

I feel it's all about perspective. Sure working 12 hour shifts are tuff but the money is worth it. Especially when working 48 hour work weeks. I also find avoid energy drinks cause they make you crash faster than without them. It's all about mind over matter.

[@Pokka676]

When the pandemic had just started. I worked 12 hrs - 7 days. No days off

[@JDINEROTV23]

I couldn’t have did that i would have been worn out and too tired to work my hat goes off to you on that one 😂

[@dontreadmychanneldescripti7104]

I largely procrastinated on my 3 assignments and now have 1 day to do weeks worth of homework...

[@aaronmendoza6622]

Im watching this video rn because i work 12 hours for 5 days with 1 day off and hopefully this video helps 😩

[@michaelrauch8629]

Super helpful. Thank you

[@xDeadTowelx]

Bout to start 4 on 4 off, thank you for the tips!

[@preethimonteiro4880]

Loved your tips..😊

[@JoeySav]

I've been working 8 hour shifts since i left high school, starting at a new job that is 3 12's i thought ....."can't be that bad, it's only 4 extra hours with more days off". Especially with the holiday season we now have an additional day which is 10 hours which isn't too bad , but 4 days with 3 off is kind of taxing right now, but it should only be for 2 months they are saying. This video helped me a lot though , so thanks for putting it together, and not sure if anyone else noticed it or not or if it was the lighting , but before you even said you were pregnant i kept thinking that you had a glow to you , it just looked similar to how my wife looked when she was pregnant. Anyways, thanks for the video .

[@teokishd]

i work 3 12s, 4 off, the extra day off seem super great at first but at least for me I'm pretty unmotivated on most of those days and don't want to do much lol.

[@yourlordship1119]

Dude, I'm about to pull off a beastly 12 hour shift 5 days a week for an unknown amount of time. Probably months. I'm going to die.

[@jderrickson4597]

Yea that's wild.. How'd it go?

[@yourlordship1119]

it sucked. a lot.@@jderrickson4597

[@CC-yv2vv]

Would love a video on new grad nerves and anxiety and how to overcome that, your experience that

[@vcy.sh106]

Hi Ashley, can you please do a video on how to balance nurse and being a wife and mom? I am a new nurse and i am trying to figure out how to balance everything ! thank you!

[@cookedapple]

I promise this is the last video I will comment on.. but eek I'm going from 8s to 12s in about three weeks!!!! We do rotating shifts, so I'll do some days and some nights, but only 8 shifts over 3 weeks compared to 12.. yaaaas!!

[@ErickGarcia-ph3hc]

I use to work in construction and we did a lil over 12 hours and the day went so by fast. But I’ve never worked in retail before but hopefully it’s the same as fast as construction 🏗

[@RACING5312001]

Worked 8 hour days for 20 years and been doing 12 hour shifts for last 3 years. Biggest problem is sleeping or lack of it. I do 2 12 hour days (6am-6pm) followed by 2 12 hour nights (6pm - 6am) then 4 off. I always wake up early say 2 or 3am when i am 6am start. Tried going to bed early and late but cannot crack it. Seriously what can i take to knock me out and wake me up when my alarm goes off. This is getting me down and am seriously looking for a day job again.

[@holleyduran940]

Love this

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

For me it was a buildup, started with 3 when I was 16, then 5 hours, 6 hours then 8s, then 10s and now 12s I’m doing what’s called a 5-5 and 4 if that helps

[@glamam3914]

I have 12 hour shifts 3 days in a row. 12-12 and it’s my first job. I’m also a vet assistant. I’m really scared because my feet usually start hurting after 4-6 hours of being on them.

[@valeriehart47]

If you invest in the right type of shoes, I promise it will make all the difference. 🙂

[@apratphxcol1042]

Skechers Max cushioning are AMAZING. I used to work in a warehouse and I bought 5 pairs. No joke. They work. Also, Hoka is amazing. Very expensive but VERY worth it. You will not not regret it.

[@Rachel-lq9vl]

I'm working a 10 hour (if lucky and we close on time) in a restaurant, so I'm not really allowed to sit if I'm not on register, which I seldom am, or I'm basically always running around or sitting. My last double I had a 15 minute break for lunch and it was 9 hours, and I usually work 5.5 hours. wish me luck

[@thekristineway]

i think i need tips on how to feel or become less overwhlem, anxious...ive recently finished my orientation and did 2 days completely on my own and they were tough

[@leeannsayshi]

MissSimplyKC I agree with you, everyone at work just keeps telling me it gets better as you go and learn to manage my time. But I’m like a week off orientation and yet it’s getting better but I still feel like I’m struggling

[@thekristineway]

@@leeannsayshi Yes I agree! I did day 4 on my own yesterday and I think the shift felt a lot better than my first day, I felt more comfortable. I also struggle with drinking water on my 12 shifts because I just feel so occupied sometimes... I commute to work about 1hr one way, and its hard with the 12s...Praying for the day I can transfer to somewhere closer tough. I just feel overwhelmed in the morning, esp the 7:30am- 11am crunch time bc of med pass, assessments, vs, rounding with mds...

[@starchild692]

@@thekristineway How many breaks you are allowed to have?

[@thekristineway]

@@starchild692 hi rereading my post from a year ago,i am in a much better state as a nutse and have learned so much! i dtill get anxious tho when i float but thats really it...i still ask a lot of questions. at work, 30min break and three 10min breaks but sonetimes i only get my lunch and 1 ten min if its busy

[@Ayyyylando]

oh man, i’m not ready but i’m ready lol

[@jessicawaite2593]

can you do a video on how to get a job as a new grad nurse!

[@luxury2204]

This helped so much I work 5:30pm to 11pm and then 11pm to 7:30 am and sometimes 11pm to 7:30am to 9am to 1pm 🙄

[@EBAKAFAME15]

12 hour shift everyday with the exception of one day, which is Sunday. We get weekends off every other weekend, but not every weekend. Lol.

[@atlas9344]

Jesus Christ

[@ronanfrance-sergeant9688]

Lucky you with your 4 days off I do 12hrs Monday-Friday and do a 8 hr shif on Saturdays 😂😂

[@Princessshaa_]

Yes I know how that feels I leave out at 4pm and don’t get back home until 9am

[@laurawilkins19]

At our hospital it is 0730-1930 and 1930-0730 we work 2 days shifts then 2 night shifts so 4 and then 4 days off. It sucks right when I get in the swing of a day shift all of a sudden I’m on a night shift. And trying to get enough sleep when transitioning from day shift to night shift is terrible

[@stephanieurbina4441]

i'm reading the comment section and most of you have at least 3 days off after doing your 12's. i'm currently working 12's but doing 5 days a week. Sunday through technically friday morning. 6a till 6p. I've even had to do a mandatory 6 days.These 12's are deff not for the weak.

[@deconstructingnarcissism3062]

How about just don't do them? I work 12.5 days get 4 days a week off and its just not worth it. I am physically fit, sleep, and don't eat a poor dirt by any means but I'm exausted all the time. Trust me..its not worth any paycheck.

[@genji2289]

Think your getting out an hour and when an hour passes when not looking at the clock be excited for the next hour. That works for me XD

[@unchainedsins3254]

doing a 16 hour shift rn so hope this helps me

[@pattycarol5191]

I hate 12 hr shifts, but I like the days off. However, If my shifts started earlier I would like them a little better. But, I work 6:45am to 7:15pm now which is better than working nights those same hours.

[@lowwill803]

i start my new job tomorrow 3 12 hour shifts and i was aloud to pick my days so i picked monday wednesday and friday. plus im on 6pm till 6am so not bad.

[@nierautomata9654]

I just wish this is applicable to all…i experienced working 15 days (8hrs) straight no offs in between with variable schedule (morning, evening, night shift) and im thinking of looking for another job..

[@JuanLopez-lh3cm]

Try Mon -Thurs 12hrs and Friday 14Hrs Sat -Sun off but sometimes I’m asked to work sundays 12 hrs

[@sophieadams1139]

starting a tattoo apprenticeship so this is helpful

[@sulaimankhan2265]

Well have been working 12 hours a day without a off since 7 months, n that too in night

[@connorferguson281]

i work in fast food and i finish school at 2:40 and start work at 3-10 and have no free time and it’s very hard to do

[@slb5150]

good info...

[@Jvzz_]

I’m working my first 12 hr shifts back to back and I’m scared af on what it’s gonna do to my body…

[@kayrundel3954]

I work 16

[@zeikestsuvods]

.im paid 16 .h50 $ is cause is really physical .I do 5 x 10 h .i work 50 hours .and dude .starting at 5p.m and finishing at 3 a.m .biking home for 1 .20 h . Starting at midnight we start to go 15 minuted break .is really pyisical packing truck

[@alexanderblue8664]

3 days..? i work 12 hours monday through thursday and 9 hours on friday😭i can’t do it i just can’t i wanna stop but my dad is making me work and it’s so painful cuz it’s a boring job where i’m by myself the entire time

[@redtalks9094]

GOLD

[@finalomega8894]

About to start my shift. 4 days off is awesome. But I’m looking for tips.

[@corneliusloewen8319]

Nice I only have to work 5 12 hour shifts a week and a 10 hour on staurday

[@shamaljapan]

im doing 12 hours shift for 4 days

[@labibsulaiman9334]

How was it then?

[@corneliusrcrivers5289]

Feed back ?

[@tristanruusmaa4571]

I have a movie coming up where I work 12h a day for 2 weeks straight on a sunny windy beach

[@JuanLopez-lh3cm]

My feet get really sore working 12hrs and I just bought some light weight steel toed sneakers need help with this ,wish I wear ASICS’s Kayano

[@ivetteromero5967]

How about if i work 12 hrs in a row for 5 days!!! No time for personal life and gym is my first week and i don't think is gonna work

[@StarryNightxx]

My boss makes me do several 12 hours shifts a week and I only get two days off!! I wish I could get 4 days off a week :(

[@jaredadkins7697]

This is my first job after highschool im starting at valeo I’ll be there 6 to 6 but I do get all weekend off

[@thekristineway]

i still miss my 8s lol

[@derrickpatterson6370]

I work 12 hours 4 days next week with 4 days off

[@GhOsT-st7ch]

My tip don’t look at the time, eat later etc. and you’ll be surprised in traveling time 🤣

[@THECARSHOWFEED]

I work 12 hour shifts for 3 days plus my part time I work 4 8 hour shifts

[@danbruno5945]

I would LOVE a job working 12 hour shift but only 3 days a week Those jobs seem hard to find tho

[@Milinjos]

I wake up at 6AM, start work at 7AM Finish at 6-7PM 6 days a week I'm very exhausted idk if i can make it

[@jazlynbustos3670]

I wake up at 5am have to be at work at 6:45 am don’t leave work until 5:15/5:30pm

[@dallastx3322]

Could be worse u could work night shift

[@aliceinamberland7570]

I have to be at work at 4:30 am and don't leave until 3 or 4 pm. I work fast food kitchen and most of the time alone. I'm so ready to give up :(

[@nizzisnice5478]

i mean you would think the upside to working that long would be more days off, but i found myself using the first couple of days off trying to decompress and relax; due to the grueling long days with lack of sleep. not only that, but even on your days of work, you hardly have any free time at home as you need to get rest for your next grueling shift. my overall opinion, working 12 hour shifts is not sustainable when compared to 8 hours shifts.

[@Darth_Man_X]

I got a 10 hour shift my knees feel like jello when I get home

[@ameliawiseman1158]

All nurses in the uk it’s the norm to work 12 hour shifts and work at least 4 days a week a lot work more because they need more money as they get paid so poor for such a hard job

[@oldschoolwaverider]

I know, I laughed at the snacks part! hahaha I never had a moment to put anything past my lips other than a designated 30minute break! Then again I was only a measly HCA (Nursing Assistant). It's was an absolute joke the conditions I worked under in the NHS.

[@nanners3333]

Hey y’all, what’s your opinion on Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs? I’ve been wanting to buy some, are they worth it?

[@meghanmoore6293]

nanners333 yes for sure! I prefer the greys anatomy scrubs over the healing hands purple label ones. Greys anatomy scrubs are sooo comfortable

[@oliviaperea9278]

I personally looove figs . haven’t tried the greys but have heard good things too

[@kimdabbah1960]

I love Grey’s! I never have to iron them and sooo comfy

[@sharonwilliams4032]

They are so worth it movable comfortable I like the material vs the 2023 material in scrubs i hate to go Walmart and the scrubs material is like WTF. It's just a cheap material so it's not worth it even though they have colors that most companies need that's the pro but the con is thin material I like a little material to my uniform not so paper thin.

[@dusse3581]

I got to work off Fenti. 9 hr shifts

[@prabashoba8159]

I'm continuosly working 12 hour shift for 14 days...

[@montywilson4062]

praba shoba i feel so sorry for you your making loads of money right!?

[@1v1_Perry]

I work 12 hours with two days on two days off and every other weekend off not to bad though.

[@3elements623]

Coffee my friends... Coffee.

[@JTD98PSN]

I work 12 hours a day 5 days a week

[@bertan8510]

I get no breaks in my 12 hour shifts. Sometime no bathroom break either

[@glockworks]

How can you maintain?

[@timeisup9400]

good video

[@simonesimone1101]

I'm starting my new job in care home 4 days of 12 hour shift, I hope I will okay :/

[@vivaeuropa]

I'm on my 3rd week of 12s one week is 7 am to 7 pm and the next is 7 pm to 7 am and every week it switches and it's really hard on sleep and personal life.

[@teokishd]

@@vivaeuropa holy shit, do you still do this?

[@salemwolf4506]

I have one 4 hour shift then one overnight 8 hour shift tomorrow 😬

[@Brankai]

I work 12 hour shifts 6 days a week in a factory 🏭

[@corneliusrcrivers5289]

How much u make a week ?

[@travisgreen2930]

I work 12 hours shifts 5 days a week.

[@jayripp84]

Oh hell naw find another job

[@foxyboop4164]

@@jayripp84 🤣😭😭

[@TheJazzyjme]

Same

[@ryuxsupportteam10]

Please let me know a year later how you dealt with this and if you changed your job?

[@josephbrown2564]

12 hours is nothing. After 8 is when I’m finally warmed up and into it

[@2xxnz566]

Shut ya dumb ass up

[@ayo_fresh1002]

@@2xxnz566 🤣🤣🤣