How should I ask my manager...?

[winter_green]

I"m a new grad and have been orientation for about 4 months now. I was hired to do night shift but was trained during day shift. It's almost time for me now to make that transition and maybe start training on nights for a week or two. However, just yesterday, one of the RNs from day... told everyone that she found a new RN job and will be moving soon.

I would like to stay on day shift... if possible at all... How do I ask my manager? I don't want to sound like I should be able to or privileged to... I just don't want to come off wrong. I know maybe some night RNs may want the day position too...

Is it too much to ask for or too early? Should I not ask? I think I should wait for awhile to ask my nurse manager... since the RN just kinda let the word out just yesterday. She won't be leaving for like another month.

[steelydanfan]

"Hey, I know I'm new, but I heard that Sally was leaving. I just wanted to let you know if no one else is interested in the day position, I would be willing to switch."

Perfect. There is nothing wrong with ASKING, I know of a new grad who was on days within 3 months because nobody else wanted it. She was in the right place at the right time, and so might you be.

[Kooky Korky, BSN, RN]

...however, if the other nurse hasn't told the manager yet, that she's going to leave (it was unclear to me if she told everyone or everyone but the manager), don't tell the manager for her!

How foolish, though, to tell one's coworkers and expect that the boss won't find out!

Run and tell the manager you want that spot. Believe me, the manager has heard that request before! (to move from nights to days)

What's wrong with letting her know that you prefer not to be a vampire?