New Grad Hospital Preceptor/Training/Orientation Question

[nickynoodles]

I am a Nursing student who plans on working nights when I graduate.

Is it true that even if youre hired to work nights at a hospital that you will be forced to work your preceptors schedule during training/orientation???? and if so, is it true that can last anywhere from 8 weeks to 6 months???

I could ONLY work nights as I am a single Mom and that is the only schedule that would work for me. Couldnt I request that i do this preceptor training at night only???

[RiaRN3]

It depends on the hospital and on the unit. I've had a couple of interviews and it always depends on the availability of nurses who are able to precept during the nights. This can be better answered by the manager of a specific unit.