How many days do you work in a row?

[Jaellys]

I got my schedule and I work 5 nights in a row, then 5 nights off, and it repeats. Kind of discouraged about the working 5 nights in a row, wondering if Im going to burn out? (8 hour shifts).

[ED Nurse, RN]

Most people work five 8hr shifts a week, that is a typical M-F schedule for the working masses, and they only have two days off a week. I guess I am confused with your question.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

I always work five 8-hour shifts in a week to meet my full time 40 hours/week FTE requirement. Are you only working part time that you find this odd?

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

I work part time 1500-2330, 5 on, 9 off. I did that same schedule on 2300-0730 and it was tough but doable. There are several factors in determining how doable it is for you, though.

[Jaellys]

I've been told that most nurses do 3 12's in a week. Plus the night shift makes it that much harder I think to do the 5 8's in a row.

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

I always work five 8-hour shifts in a week to meet my full time 40 hours/week FTE requirement. Are you only working part time that you find this odd?

I'm wondering if OP works 12 hr shifts? Because that would be unusual at least from what I've seen. I do work with someone who routinely works 6 12 hr shifts in a row, but that's his request. He likes to travel, so likes as many days off in a row as possible.

[ERBailey91]

I do anywhere from 2 - 5 shifts in a row, depending. I work 12 hours a shift, and 3-4 shifts a week, 7p-7a. 5 on and 5 off for 8 hour shifts sounds like a pretty good deal since most hospitals have 12 hour shifts. But you have to do what works for you.

[Jaellys]

I will be working 8's. This unit and night shift is pretty taxing and I'm afraid I'm going to burn out with this schedule, but hoping the 5 days off will be rejuvenating. Considering decreasing my hours in 6 months to a year because I am also going to school for my BSN. Thanks for the replies.

[springchick1, ADN, RN]

I've been told that most nurses do 3 12's in a week. Plus the night shift makes it that much harder I think to do the 5 8's in a row.

There are all different types of shifts in nursing. We have 5/8s, 4/10s, and 3/12s. Then we have our part time people who typically work 5 hours a few days a week. It all depends on the facility and the needs of the department.

[SarahMaria, MSN, RN]

I am contracted for 2nd shift (8 hours). Often, I will work double shifts or just 8 hour 3rd shift for overtime. I may end up working 8-12 days in a row or more if I am mandated to work more.

[ED Nurse, RN]

You'd only be working 4 more hours a week than nurses who work three 12hr shifts a week- that's not going to burn you out.

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

I hate working 2 shifts in a row. Five in a row would kill me.