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1. 12 hour shifts too long?

   nursesandi replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   I am so pleased that you are going to be interviewed and I am sure you will be successful. It is great to be following your dreams. I have worked 12 hour shifts for the last 5 years. I have done lots of different things in my life and I have work...

2. 12 hour shifts too long?

   nursesandi replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   I have been working those 12 hour shifts the last few days and have not had a chance to check my e-mail. I too was a late starter as an RN and it is true that you do not get the bedside time you want, but you are still helping people and you will be...

3. 12 hour shifts too long?

   nursesandi replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   I think the decision here as a new grad is whether you really want to do a psych position first. I am assuming you have trained in both areas. It is difficult to advise you, but if you do not have any experience other than as a student, my position...

4. 12 hour shifts too long?

   nursesandi replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   More days off or shorter days? Personally, my idea of a great rotation would be 4 on and 4 off, 8 hour shifts, but the pay is not going to cut it for my financial requirements. Continuity is a great plus of the 12 hour shift and there is no doubt th...