Looking for day shift

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I presently work night shift in IMCU. As a single mom of teens, I'm finding it really difficult to perform my best overnight as well as have a life, especially since I've always been a morning person (plus I'm in my 50's). I love my work and my co-workers.. just can't do the overnight thing any longer. Started work on the IMCU in August of 2017. Found a day shift available at another nearby hospital in CCU and need a reason for leaving my present job. I'm a late bloomer and got my RN license in May of 2016 and worked in a skilled unit for over a year before the present IMCU position. Advice?

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I presently work night shift in IMCU. As a single mom of teens, I'm finding it really difficult to perform my best overnight as well as have a life, especially since I've always been a morning person (plus I'm in my 50's). I love my work and my co-workers.. just can't do the overnight thing any longer. Started work on the IMCU in August of 2017. Found a day shift available at another nearby hospital in CCU and need a reason for leaving my present job. I'm a late bloomer and got my RN license in May of 2016 and worked in a skilled unit for over a year before the present IMCU position. Advice?

You have a reason. I'm not sure I understand the advice request?

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Looking for a day shift is a reason for leaving last position :)

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Not sure if it's acceptable in the nursing profession to put down that I'm leaving my present position because I can't do nights and want a day job.

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Not sure if it's acceptable in the nursing profession to put down that I'm leaving my present position because I can't do nights and want a day job.

I think that's smart. Hiring managers do NOT want to hear what they can do for YOU. Give reasons like you are impressed by XXX with the new facility and are looking for a challenge to improve your skills from IMCU to CCU.

Good luck!

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I think that's smart. Hiring managers do NOT want to hear what they can do for YOU. Give reasons like you are impressed by XXX with the new facility and are looking for a challenge to improve your skills from IMCU to CCU.

Good luck!

Agreed!

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
Not sure if it's acceptable in the nursing profession to put down that I'm leaving my present position because I can't do nights and want a day job.

That depends. Have you asked your current employer about the possibility of moving to days?

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