Baylor Plan

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

I worked variations of the Baylor Plan on and off for about 4 years. However, many facilities in the large metro area where I live have completely phased the Baylor Plan out since 2009, citing 'financial reasons' and the slumping economy. These workplaces still offer weekend-only options, but are no longer willing to compensate their weekend workers with any additional pay or benefits in exchange for giving up every weekend of the year.

I used to work 16-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday. In exchange, I was paid for 40 hours, enjoyed Monday through Friday off from work, and had benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k plan, etc.).

There was also a period in time where I worked 12-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday and, in exchange, received 32 hours worth of pay each week. I also received the same benefits and health insurance as the full-time employees.

GitanoRN, BSN, MSN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

aaah, the famous baylor~ loved it... it was crucial for me to work the baylor. i recalled that every nurse i spoke to back then were glad that i was working the entire weekend, and they were able to spend more time with their family. however, then came the economy, and everything changed, also some nurses weren't happy that i was getting payed for 40hrs. and only working a couple of shifts. unquestionably, i wouldn't be able to do so now, but it was great while it lasted. lastly, i always thought that the baylor was an excellent idea for nursing students :cool:

luv2 · Jan 17, 2012

What is the baylor plan?????????? and is it located in the northeast?

CherylRNPhD · Jan 17, 2012

Hi I am a nursing student that was doing some reading out of my textbook when I read about the Baylor Plan schedule. It really peaks my interest and I was wondering if anyone knew of a good website that tells you what facilities offer this type of schedule. I live in South Carolina so if you know of any hospitals in SC that offer this type of schedule i'd love to know!

I have never seen a website that offered this type of information--the best thing to do is to contact the HR department of hospitals and ask if they have a weekend only (with benefits) plan. Not everyone calls it the Baylor plan.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jan 18, 2012

i always thought that the baylor was an excellent idea for nursing students

i agree. in fact, i worked the weekend baylor schedule as an lpn/lvn while i was a full-time student attending an rn completion program. i was able to work a couple of shifts every weekend, be paid for 40 hours, and have monday through friday off to study at school. during that year in school i never really had to worry about finances.

FLmomof5 · Jan 18, 2012

East Cooper in Mt Pleasant has a weekend plan. You work the weekend and one day (of your choice) during the week.