NP work schedule

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I was just wondering out of curiosity what nurse practitioner's everyday schedule is like? I am debating whether to go to CRNA school or NP, so any insights, thoughts, exp, advices, ect.. would help very much. Thank you.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

NPs work is as varied as what they do. I know some PNPs and NNPs and ACNPs that work shift work in the hospital 24/7. I know FNPs, ACNPs and PNPs that work 9-5 M-F no holidays or weekends. I know others who work in nursing homes.

Its pretty varied.

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Specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

I work in a community health center. I work four 10 hr. days and one Sat per month for 6 hours. No Sundays, holidays, or on-call!! Sometimes my 10 hour days are more like 11 hours, but other times I finish early. I'm pretty happy with this schedule!!

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I work in a community health center. I work four 10 hr. days and one Sat per month for 6 hours. No Sundays, holidays, or on-call!! Sometimes my 10 hour days are more like 11 hours, but other times I finish early. I'm pretty happy with this schedule!!

That's awesome. I wouldn't mind having your schedule. Thanks for the reply.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I guess I could have put my schedule up too: I work in nephrology 5 days a week, usually work between 40-45 hours and its very flexible. I am on call from 0700 to 1700 Mon-Fri for phone calls and I have call every 5th weekend at two hospitals 50 miles away.

I like my schedule.

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