The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of working night shifts, including challenges such as fatigue, risk of injury, and social life disturbances, as well as benefits like reduced traffic and greater job independence. It outlines do's and don'ts for night shift workers to help manage their health and productivity, such as prioritizing sleep and maintaining a healthy diet. Additionally, it offers strategies for overcoming the challenges associated with night shifts.

1. Ms. S.Jasmindebora
Professor,
Dept of Nursing Administration

2. • Big wide world comes to work together, time zones
merge into one another and the workplace becomes
a twenty four hour on center of activity. In the
opportunity to choose your hours of work besides
the traditional 9-5, lay great advantages as well as
several disadvantages. Let’s have a quick look into
both. Knowing this one can conclude if he is
prepared for working in night shift or not.

3. CHALLENGES DURING NIGHT SHIFT
Fatigue
Risk of Injury or accident
Sleep debt
 Risk for substance abuse and Depression
Eating pattern alters
Disturbed social life
Imbalance in time management with work, family
and relatives

4. The Pros and cons of Night shift
The Pros of Night shift
 Respite from Typical Rush Hour Traffic
 Greater Freedom and Independence at Work
 Fills Up Your Money Bags Faster
 Free Time During the Day for Pursuing Studies
 Wider Range of Available Jobs
 Lesser Liability towards Attending Meetings
 Lesser Competition
 A Chance to Take Up Work Outside of Your Domain
 Free Time for Other Interests and Chores During the Day
 Fewer Distractions at Work

5. The Cons of Night shift
 Unnatural Routine
 Work-Life Imbalance
 Possible Negative Effects on Health
 Familial or Relationship Conflicts
 Diminished Concentration
 Risk of intrusion if the security is not very strong.
 Limited Access to Fresh Food
 Workplace Boredom
 Risk of Stagnation in Your Career
 Decreased Productivity

6. Do’s and Dont’s during Night shift
Do’s Don'ts
• Make it a priority to sleep 7-9
hours every day
• Take a two-hour nap prior to the
start of a night shift
• Make sure the room you’re
sleeping in is quiet, dark, and
comfortable
• Let your family and friends know
your work and sleep schedule
• During a night shift, seek bright
lighting to increase alertness
• Break up tedious tasks with
physical activity such as short
walks •
• Take chat breaks with co-workers
to boost mental alertness
• Take public transport home
• Hydrate
• Health balanced diet
• Relax and exercise to beat stress
• Don’t delay going to bed
• Don’t consume alcohol before
sleep
• Don't smoke before bed
• Don’t Run errands
• Don’t Play computer games in
bedroom
• Don’t drink caffeine before sleep
• Don’t eat spicy, junk and
processed food
• Don’t take personal transport
• Don’t skip meals

7. HOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES
• Manage sleep patterns
• Control light exposure
• Watch your diet
• Take a nap
• Use caffeine wisely
• Manage stress
• Manage Time