Changing to 8 hour shifts

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Ok I feel silly even posting this. I'm currently working 3 twelve hour shifts a week. I'm thinking about moving to a unit with 5 eight hour shifts. I'm worried this will be hard to adjust to. I'm used to have 4 days off during the week for appointments, etc.. But this new position is mom-fri with weekends off. Any thoughts?

Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

I've done eight hour shifts -- back when every place did 8 hour shifts. Twelves are much more doable.

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Hi everyone! Thank you all for your advice. I've decided to not take the five 8s position. Working five days a week, with my start time each day being anytime between 0900 and 1500, just doesn't work with my life right now. I like the flexibility and freedom of three 12s. I know that the right job will come my way.

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Working in the PACU or Recovery Room is so very much different than working as a floor nurse. You may not have to deal with families that much or follow up on various patient care items. Once you have the patients extubated and stable you move them on, kind of like ER. I think working 5 8 hour shifts in that environment will not be as stressful as working on a regular floor. Good luck!! How exciting!!

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