Published Apr 28, 2010
jagalu100305
28 Posts
Got a job offer this week!! Woohoo!! pulmonary/endocrine floor at awesome children's hospital. I have to work nights for the first time ever!!--i have 4 years of NICU experience (days) and have been a school nurse for the past 3 years. In theory i feel nights will be better for my family but in practice--i am nervous! any advice suggestions or encouragement out there!!??
NotReady4PrimeTime, RN
5 Articles; 7,358 Posts
There are lots of threads that offer tips for working nights, many of them in the First Year After Nursing Licensure forum.
Top Five Tips for Night Shift? For a new nurse? - Nursing for Nurses
working nights as opposed to working days - Nursing for Nurses
night shift - Nursing for Nurses
Do all new nurses get night shift? - Nursing for Nurses
Help! Struggling to maintain happiness on the night shift - Nursing for Nurses
night shift (7 on 7 off) 12 hour shifts - Nursing for Nurses
Third Shift Blues - Nursing for Nurses
luvmykidz
37 Posts
Congratulations! I think it's so great you're following your heart and doing what makes you happy. As far as nights go, some people love them and some hate them. You won't know until you try. If you do find they aren't for you at least you'll have your foot in the door when something else opens up. I think it's a great schedule if you can handle it.