Having kids & working 12hr nights??

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I am a new grad RN. I am starting to get interviews but now I am starting to wonder about childcare while working 7p-7a. I have a 6 year old and a 2 month old. I am wondering how moms who are nurses do it while working 12 hour shifts which is non traditional in terms of daycares that are only open during business hours. I have no family members who can help us.

Does anyone know of any 24 hour operated childcare centers in Phiily??

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I think it is better you get a day job so you can work while they are in school. You mean you want your kids to sleep out of their home every night? While they still have to go to school during the day?, well it's your choice, you can Google 24 hour day care in philly. Best of luck.

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I don't think the op stated she wanted her kids too sleep away from home. I think for her the only job she can get is night shift. Unfortunately trying to get a job as a new RN , you get the more undesirable shifts. If you don't have family too help , you do what you have too. She may not have a choice. I worked nights, my children survived

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If my wife didn't stay home, we'd have a serious issue. It's complicated, but if she ends up being deported for any reason (still may happen-I don't want to get into detail at the moment), then I'll be in dire straits. I do 12hr nights. I've almost always done nights, since I'm nocturnal anyway. I researched nannies, babysitter, etc. It's bad 'cause you need someone to stay the night (just in case), then stay the day, while you're sleeping.

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