iluvtofly 0 #1 January 9, 2008 So when I first started working the midnight shift I would bring a cot and pillow in and try to sleep. (We're allowed to sleep so long as nothing is going on and I wake up if the phone rings or something like that.) Well, when I did that it seems like I would always be busy with emergencies and stupid hospital to hospital transports. Well, for the last 2 weeks I haven't bothered with the cot and just stayed awake the entire shift. Wouldn't you know it, but during the night shifts I've worked and didn't bother trying to sleep, I haven't gotten a single call!!!! No emergencies or other transports. Ok...rant over. In case you couldn't tell I'm really really bored and tired right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 January 9, 2008 A blow-up mattress works well. Just keep it there and put it away when working. Of course, that would probably ellicit offers from your co-workers but hey! rental fees could be a good thing.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #3 January 9, 2008 My co-workers would have no need for it. They have actual beds in the back. My cot works quite nicely for me other then the fact I think it jinxes me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #4 January 9, 2008 EMS= earn money sleeping! I live in a large city, but choose to work in a small town and hour from the city.. we run less calls at the small service and i can study for school and get a good nights sleep! Love it!www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #5 January 9, 2008 Isn't Murphy's Law great? I can see how that would be frustrating. As soon as I graduate, I will be working 24 on 48 off and have already heard there are some shifts where I will not sleep and barely have a chance to eat. As crazy as it sounds tho, Im looking forward too it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #6 January 9, 2008 I used to have to have to sleep with my protective clothing near by incase of alarms. Respirator makes a good pillow.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #7 January 9, 2008 keep a vibrator handy for when you're really bored. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
