Are there 10 hr shifts in Nursing??

[firstinfamily]

Hi everyone, I returned to acute care and am on orientation this week. I survived my first 12 hour shift and was curious as to if anyone has heard of 10 hour shifts for nursing?? I know the business world does these and usually working four 10 hour shifts meets full-time requirements. I realize with our 24 hour coverage there would be 4 hours that would need either part-time or PRN staff. Just curious. My body wants to quit at 1600!!!

[lth1123]

We have 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts in the OR. I'm not sure about other areas.