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Hypothetically, if someone were to fund their nursing school education with loans from a hospital and then begin working there--would it be "wrong" to request a certain block of time say (three hours a day three days a week) to continue your education? Would it be adviseable to wait a certain amount of time before requesting this? I would think not if it's Nursing related, but what if someone only has two courses left of pre-reqs for admission to medical school? I know that subject is very taboo...and I've read all of the hashings about "if you want to be a doctor don't bother with Nursing" but this is *just* a hypothetical question about taking two pre-med classes as a new nurse--that is all.

Thanks!!

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Specializes in ltc and med surg.

It's worth a try. Education is important, maybe they will work with you maybe not. Congrats on your educational ambition, and good luck.

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Specializes in OB.

take you off the floor for 3 hours so you can study?? not likely. who would take your spot? or am I misunderstanding your question?

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take you off the floor for 3 hours so you can study?? not likely. who would take your spot? or am I misunderstanding your question?

Well obviously I'm not going to be working 24/7 days a week. I guess my point could be summarized as:

Would it be too terribly inconvenient for me to request nights (or afternoon shifts--just not mornings) so I can take classes during the day? Or have Tuesdays and Thursdays off and work Saturday and Sunday instead so I can attend classes? My question was is there ANY negotiating, even taking on shifts for myself that are undesireable by others when the hospital pays for your nursing education?

I was not asking for a three hour break...

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Specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, critical care.

Hi, I think that there is only one way to find out- just ask! The worst that could happen is that they will say "no," right? If they can't give you what you want right now, then maybe you could ask again in a few months time if any evening/night shifts have opened up.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
well obviously i'm not going to be working 24/7 days a week. i guess my point could be summarized as:

would it be too terribly inconvenient for me to request nights (or afternoon shifts--just not mornings) so i can take classes during the day? or have tuesdays and thursdays off and work saturday and sunday instead so i can attend classes? my question was is there any negotiating, even taking on shifts for myself that are undesireable by others when the hospital pays for your nursing education?

i was not asking for a three hour break...

i do not know of a place that will give you such privileges since 1) they need you to be available to take their new graduate program classes offered during the day and 2) new grads usually get night shifts and weekends. however, like another poster said, it won't hurt you to ask. also, you may want to consider ltc. there is more flexibility in shifts for the most part then at hospitals.

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.
i do not know of a place that will give you such privileges since 1) they need you to be available to take their new graduate program classes offered during the day and 2) new grads usually get night shifts and weekends. however, like another poster said, it won't hurt you to ask. also, you may want to consider ltc. there is more flexibility in shifts for the most part then at hospitals.

i think it just depends on the hospital. where i work they are very flexible with nurse's going back to school (granted most of us are going for bsn or msn, but simliar issue). if you only have classes two days a week, you could probably even switch with someone if they won't give you the days off.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
i think it just depends on the hospital. where i work they are very flexible with nurse's going back to school (granted most of us are going for bsn or msn, but simliar issue). if you only have classes two days a week, you could probably even switch with someone if they won't give you the days off.

education is promoted in most facilities and even in mine. however, as a newbie and new grad (double-whammy) how does one ask a prospective boss or a new boss for particular days off or a particular shift only???? i cannot imagine that goes over well for any reason. flexibility in schedules usually goes to seniority in most facilities. new grads really need to think about making a good impression during an interview and orientation rather then act like he/she has a sense of entitlement (entitled to flexible schedules... holidays off... etc). i am not talking about the op, i am speaking in general. of course there are exceptions.

there are employers who are more flexible then others, where senority does not come into play. however, the majority of us (new grads) will have to make sacrifices at our first nursing job.

btw, my place of employment also allows nurses to trade shifts. this might be a more practical answer for the op to attend school then expecting his/her new employer to make a schedule that accomodates his/her needs. :up:

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