Is full-time as an LPN usually 36 or 40 hours a week?

[helikias]

Hi everyone, I tried to find out this info on Google and threads but could not come to a firm conclusion.

When an LPN is hired full-time, is that typically considered to be 36 hours a week or 40 hours a week? I am just wondering because not working the 4 hours per week (36 hours instead of 40) could add up pay-wise.

If full-time LPN jobs are usually 36 hours a week, is it fairly easy to "moonlight" and pick up extra hours for different LTC's, agencies etc. or is that usually frowned upon? Or, can you usually just add overtime?

Thanks, everyone!

[sassy_cassie]

The hospitals around here typically consider fulltime 32-40 hours a week. 32 if 8 hour shifts or 36 if 12 hours shifts is common because you can still stay a little late every day without them having to pay overtime. I am almost always 30min to an hour late getting out. Most of the time there are extra shifts avalible if I want them, but I can only take them if I won't be on overtime.

[elkpark]

You're not finding a "firm" answer because individual facilities define "full-time" differently depending on whether they do mostly 8- or 12-hour shifts. There's no standard definition that everyone abides by.

[juliaann]

Nurses at hospitals in my area have the option of working 3 days a week 12 hour shifts (36 total) or 5 days a week 8 hour shifts (40 total). Both are considered full-time and qualify for full-time benefits. It just depends on your life and preferences and the openings the facility has. Some departments are 12s only (med surg) while some have lots of 8s (ER, Wound Care, IV team).

It's really going to depend on your facility. At my hospital (that hires LPNs and RNs), there are always extra shifts available - and usually those come with bonuses as well as the hours and overtime pay, depending on how short we are/how high the census is/how much notice everyone has.

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

Its per facility. At my job 32 hrs is fulltime

[Fiona59]

My union contract states 38.75 hours a week.

[guest2210]

Some facilities will advertise work 36 hrs get paid for 40. My first job was like that but that may be the exception these days.

[helikias]

Thanks for the info, everybody!! I appreciate everybody's time.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I am an LPN who works weekend double shifts (two 16 hour weekend double shifts every Saturday and Sunday). This adds up to 32 hours per week, and I am considered a full time employee by my workplace.

[txredheadnurse, BSN, RN]

I had a job that considered 30 hours a week full time in regards to qualifying to receive benefits. In the current financial climate more employers are looking for ways to not pay benefits or limited benefits so their definations of full time are less geared towards total work hours as opposed to not having to pay benefits to an employee.

[belgarion]

Our pay periods are two weeks, 3 twelves one week and 4 the next (3-2-2 shift). I usually wind up staying a few minutes extra, especially if we had a last minute admission. Like others have said, it really varies from facility to facility. As far as moonlighting goes, check your employer's policy. That can vary greatly as well.

[OgopogoLPN, LPN, RN]

My province's collective union agreement states that FT hours are 37.5 hours per week, or 5 eight hour shifts (1/2 hour meal break not paid). All pay period are 75 hours paid per 2 weeks.

FT 12 hour shifts go in rotation of 4 on, 4 off, with a 5 off once in a 5 week rotation I belive. So their pay cheques have between 66 hours up to 88 hours in a 2 week pay period. (11 hours paid pe 12 hour shift)