[ampippin]

We even went to our Administrator and all she said was to please read out handbook concerning 'mandatory overtime'. It just seems like theres no one to turn to. No one who even cares.

[Shan25]

I just got a job working PRN in a hospital float pool. We have the option to work 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts.

[FutureNurse23]

Yeah, I work 2 12hrs and 1 8 and get full time benifits along with making time and a half for the 24hrs. And also get paid 40 dollars extra a week than I would working M-F.

[CT Pixie]

Can't speak for the PCA's at hospitals but the CNA's in LTC facilities around here have the standard 8hr shifts 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a. Even the LPN's and RN's in the LTC around here do the standard 8 hr shifts.

[cheizy]

I work in LTC, they are 8 hour shifts. 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am.

[ChristineN]

Originally Posted by ampippin

. When we are told that we HAVE to stay and we say we cannot, our job is threatened. Is that legal??

I would check with your state board of nursing. I know here in PA, they can not legally mandate overtime.

[EmergencyMedicine]

hey, here in IL there are a few different types of shifts. I have seen 12 hour shifts in "specilty areas" in hopital and rehab sections and 8, 10 and even 8 1/2 hours in nursing facilities. The shifts here typically run in 3 shifts for the 8 hours a 7-3, 3-11 and 11-7 shift. 12's are rough though, i worked those for about 7 months

[CNAcollegestudent]

I work at a hospital and i can pick whether i want to work 12's or 8's. In my opinion i would rather work 12's and savor the four days off!!!! But in my case i have to work 12's because my days off consist of school..

[DreamyEyes]

I work at an ALF (assisted living facility)

We have a TON of different shifts... 6 am-2 pm, 7 am-3 pm, 7 am - 7 pm, 3 pm - 11 pm, 4 pm - 12 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm, 11 pm - 7 am... lol you get the idea! I doubt this is the norm though. We also have half shifts available.

My favorite is 6-2 because I love getting out at 2:00.