I m a new RN and just got my pattern that I will be working once Im off orientation in a few weeks. This is working nights. and I commute to work about an hr drive.
They have me working 2- 12's ( 7-7) and 1- 8hr ( 11-7) then 4 days off then 2-8's and 3 days off then 4-12hr and 1-hr ( This is working 56 hrs straight!! ) then 4 days off then 2-8hrs then 3 days off and back to 2-12's.
What really concern's me the most is the 5 days straight ( 56hrs) working night shift and driving hr each way to work. Im just not sure how safe this could possible be?
When I did nights, by the 3rd night I was totally exhausted and would sleep forever once I was off. When I was younger, I could do it, but not now. I would definitely talk to the scheduler. That will be very hard, especially being a new nurse. Good luck.
I can barely do 3 in a row now and I still "younger". Ugh. I could never do more than 3 in a row. I did 4 once and it about killed me..and I live super close to work! I just need a LOT of really good sleep to function.
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NeoNurseTX, RN
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I can barely do 3 in a row now and I still "younger". Ugh. I could never do more than 3 in a row. I did 4 once and it about killed me..and I live super close to work! I just need a LOT of really good sleep to function.