Night Shift in LTC- how do I get out ?

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I'm new to this site, but I hear that I could get some great tips concerning nursing issues.

I have worked at this LTC center for just shy of 1 year. I've asked several times to switch from 11-7 to any other shift. Two times I've even written the DON letters about this. I'm still waiting for a response.

What should be my next move?

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Specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

Well, you could look around and see what other positions are available in your area with the hours you desire.

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What should be my next move?

Probably Down the road...

Good luck to you.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Well since you have almost a year in I'd wait it out and start looking for another Job. In LTC the day shift is highly coveted though I don't know why! I work Swing and rarely have to deal with cranky doctor's or administrators as long as the paperwork gets done.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
What should be my next move?
If your DON is not responding to your requests to move to a different shift, perhaps your next move should entail looking for another job.
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Specializes in Dialysis.

Are there openings on other shifts? Is there a wait list of others that may have put in for a different shift prior to you? Where I work, turnover is low and the list for dayshift is long. And of course everybody thinks they should be placed at the front of the list...

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They are hiring people straight into 7-3 and 3-11. There is also a RN who got hired after me , started 11-7 ( at her request) then decided she didn't like anymore and now she's working 3-11! And , instead of putting her in a rehab or acute floor, they put her an easy LTC floor.

Isn't that just wrong?

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I would start looking for another job with the hours I wanted to work.

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