typical shift schedules?

Hi Everyone,

I live in Metro Detroit (Dearborn Heights) MI. I was told to post my questions here about this since this issue can change depending on your region....

I was wondering what a "typical" schedule is for a new RN. I don't know what are of nursing I'd be in. Maybe hospital or LTC. I'd just like any info I can get!!!

3 12 hour shifts
4 10 hour shifts
5 8 hour shifts, etc

Also I wonder if they give you all nights or all days or all afternoons (and what would they call that anyway?) I just don't know if I could be switching days/nights/afternoons all the time and still be good at my job.

If it isn't obvious yet, I am just a student at this point. LOL.

Any info that any of you can give about common shift issues I would appreciate hearing about....

Thanks,
Andrea