Night routine

7:30pm: the ward starts settling in for the  night. I take wee nap.

8-8.30pm: #1 husband arrives for blogging, chatting and exchange of clothes. Fingerprick test

9.30: no point going to sleep

10:00pm: meds, last obs from afternoon nurses.

10:30pm: try getting to sleep.

12:00: first round of obs for night shift.

2:00am: fingerprick test.

6:00am: fingerprick test, blood test, medications.

6:55am: kitchen staff enter to replace water jugs. The day begins.

In amongst all these there are toilet trips, and IV bag alarms going off - these usually need changing overnight as well.