[oeue2007]

Hi all-
I'm a new LPN job hunting and interviewed for a 7 days on/ 7 days off position. I had never even heard of this schedule. Initially sounds good but was wondering if anyone has any real life experience working this way? Thanks!

[trini-nurse]

It sounds 2 good 2 be true...U should find out what shifts u would be working 4 these 7 days. 8 hour shifts is not so bad but if there r night shifts included it can be very tiring and affect work performance.

[chip193]

I do nights 8 on 6 off now as the Charge Nurse in a busy ER.

It allows me to "flip" from a night schedule to a day schedule and not be caught between. I love it. And with a mere 80 hours of vacation time, I get 20 days off!

[canoehead]

If they are 12 hour shifts you'll be ready for your own ER after a full week.

[muffie]

sounds rough to me

[kiyatylese]

I am working 7 on/7 off in a small Texas hospital, and I can tell you that this is the single reason why many nurses stay here. It is just awsome. I love my schedule. We do 8 hr shifts Mo-Fr and 12 hr shifts Sa+Su.
But we get payed for the full 40 hrs.

[oeue2007]

That's the schedule - 5 8's & 2 12's. I'll have to clarify the pay because I'm sure it would be exhausting to HAVE to pick up shifts in your off week to get the hours. Thanks for the input!

[chip193]

Originally Posted by canoehead

If they are 12 hour shifts you'll be ready for your own ER after a full week.

They're 9 hour shifts...10:30p-7:30a, or 36 hours per week. As part of our night shift benefit, we get paid for 40.

[Lacie]

I tried this for awhile and absolutely loved it. I also did the work 2/16hr shifts on Fri and Sat or Sat and Sun then have 5 days off (paid for 40). It was a killer to do but having that 5 days off afterwards was great. I switched to the 7 on and 7 off when I got too far in my pregnancy that the 2 back to back 16 hour shifts were just way too much. I'd love the oppurtunity to do the 7/7 again.

[fizz2Nurse]

Originally Posted by oeue2007

Hi all-
I'm a new LPN job hunting and interviewed for a 7 days on/ 7 days off position. I had never even heard of this schedule. Initially sounds good but was wondering if anyone has any real life experience working this way? Thanks!

I love it! Wouldn't change it for the world.... That week off is awesome and it's a whole new challenge at the job when you come back. A good challenge!