Exhausted

[alicern1950]

I wanted to apply for a job as an RN at a local hospital. The specific

department has 3 units with a total of 60 beds. Currently I was told

by a friend that there are 15 RN's out on disability. My friend says

the new administration is rude, insensitive to the huge work load

and the units are usually out of compliance with state regulations.

The nurses are working 12 hour shifts .- I originally thought

it would be great to work 12 hour shifts - until I was told about the

working conditions.

Before , I look for other places to work I need to know the following .

1. Is this the norm in nursing now? 2. Am I wise not to apply for a job

at this hospital or am I making a big deal out of few comments from

friends who don't like their jobs. 3. If I do apply and am hired how can

I minimize the stress and not end up on disability?

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

[vanilla bean]

I'm confused. Your friend, who is familiar with this particular facility and administration there, has given you his/her insight into working conditions there. Yet, you come here looking for the input from strangers on a message board who don't have a clue where this place is and may have no particular affiliations with the facility in question or the specific working conditions at that facility. I'm at a loss. The only input I can truly offer is this: working conditions vary greatly by facility, and even by units within facilities.

If you're interest is in working 12 hour shifts, surely you have other options in your area?