Has anyone voluntarily switched from days to nights out of desire to do so? What was the transition like? I work days in a level one trauma center in the Medical/Cardiac ICU. I'm thinking about approaching my manager about switching to nights. I am naturally a night owl and am not a morning person.
I've been doing days since day one of being a nurse and have only picked up a few nights for overtime. Although I did feel sleepy, I did enjoy those nights more so than days. My shift change differenntial is also 6 dollars more!
My biggest worries are health related. Particularly weight gain.
Well it's in the works, management is going to make it happen.
I've also been approached by an overwhelming amount of day shift co workers, asking why and saying they'll miss me on days... and we do get a long pretty great. I love to be bubbly and joke with my day shift co workers amongst the stress of the ICU.
I am a little nervous about nights in that regard. I hope my outgoing, sassy, sarcastic personality finds a good spot... and doesn't rub anyone terribly wrong.
CardiacDork, MSN, RN
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Well it's in the works, management is going to make it happen.
I've also been approached by an overwhelming amount of day shift co workers, asking why and saying they'll miss me on days... and we do get a long pretty great. I love to be bubbly and joke with my day shift co workers amongst the stress of the ICU.
I am a little nervous about nights in that regard. I hope my outgoing, sassy, sarcastic personality finds a good spot... and doesn't rub anyone terribly wrong.