Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

[kassiahgp]

I am going to start my nursing program in the fall. I know down the road I will be applying for my first nursing job, but I am a single mom. Normally, I wouldn't be picky about my work schedule, and I would just take what I can get-- especially on a new job. But my daughter will be about 3 when that time roles around, and I highly doubt I can work night shifts, 3p-3a, 7p-7a, or have a crazy schedule where I have a night shift and then a day shift.... Can I ask for exclusively day shifts since I am a single mom? I don't care what days during the week I get. I don't want to come off like I think I'm entitled to day shifts... What can I do?

P.S. I know a lot of single moms do work night shifts, but I don't have the support system to do so.

[Mel_81_99]

The OR is days, however you have to take call in to account. Just a thought.

[momathoner09, BSN, MSN, APRN]

I needed days Bc of my husbands work schedule (military). He's either working long hours or out of the country. I also knew it would be next to impossible to work any 7-7 shifts Bc of before/after care not open those hours. I work PRN days and we are open technically 0500-1700. I usually work 6a-3p on average, sometimes extending into 3-5pm. We are closed weekends and major holidays. Full time OR staff do take call for nights & weekends. I believe full time hours for OR are 4, 10 hour days. They usually have a random day off during the week.

Also things can really vary based on cancelled surgeries, add-ons, emergencies, and surgeons schedules. So while the hours are good, you are dealing with unpredictability as a trade off.