Do I have to train for a new job on day shift?

DixieRedHead, ASN, RN · Oct 16, 2011

Relax, You will get some training on the night shift too.

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Oct 16, 2011

Yeah, so you can get the idea of the paperwork, people, routines, etc....day shift has the most opportunities to see various parts of the facility. :) I always hated going through the day orientation, but it really does expose you to more of the general operation of the floor :up: Sometimes they keep you on days for a few weeks, so don't worry if it takes a while. It gets better :clown:

merlee · Oct 16, 2011

There are procedures that are far more common on days that you need to be aware of before you go to nights. Don't get freaked out, please keep your cool about you.

Best wishes!

Thedreamer · Oct 16, 2011

To be honest, on our unit we have a saying, Day shifters can do nights but night shifters cant do days. Day shift is a fast pace, procedures happen, Drs need to be called, family is there.. Theres just a LOT of action going on that needs to be managed. It teaches you routines and how to prioritize.

Night shift is a LOT more relaxed. Things happen yes but its no where near as busy as a day shift. You are going to pick up a lot of good habits and management skills from day shift so that when you go to nights youll just be that much more prepared for anything thrown your way

tokmom, BSN, RN · Oct 16, 2011

Management likes to keep an eye on you as well, and you know they don't work nights, lol.

Blackcat99 · Oct 16, 2011

Hi, I'm supposed to be a night nurse but they are training me on day shift. Day shift is freaking me out and is making me think I can't handle the job. Is it possible to be trained on nights?

I would usually get 1-2 weeks of day shift training and then only 1-2 night shifts orientation for my night shift jobs. I resented it. :mad: I wanted more night shift orientation since that would be my actual shift.

But what can you do? Just pretend that you are enjoying the day shift and it will eventually be over. Don't let them know that it annoys you to be on day shift. I made that mistake once and they punished me by having me do an extra week of DAY SHIFT orientation. :uhoh3:

LouisVRN, RN · Oct 16, 2011

To be honest, on our unit we have a saying, Day shifters can do nights but night shifters cant do days. Day shift is a fast pace, procedures happen, Drs need to be called, family is there.. Theres just a LOT of action going on that needs to be managed. It teaches you routines and how to prioritize.
Night shift is a LOT more relaxed. Things happen yes but its no where near as busy as a day shift. You are going to pick up a lot of good habits and management skills from day shift so that when you go to nights youll just be that much more prepared for anything thrown your way
At my job its the opposite. I'd say any of the night shift nurses could take the day shift assignment and do fine, but sometimes worry about day shifts lack of ability to work without resources. They both have advantages and disadvantages and its important to see both sides.

joanna73, BSN, RN · Oct 16, 2011

I've always worked permanent nights, but when I was training I had more day shifts. You learn more on days.