Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Schedule Options

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I am a new grad np who has taken a job with a small to medium size hospital whose hospitalist program has two mds and two nps on days and one md and one np on nights. I was hired for full time days and they would prefer I work 7 on 7 off 10a-10p.... I am just not sure that schedule will fit with my family's schedule (mom of four with husband who owns small business). So, I was wondering if anyone on here works with a hospitalist program that doesn't do 7 on 7 off? It seems to be the norm for these programs but I am searching desperately for an alternative solution. Thanks!

Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.
Remember, you are addressing people who work these untenable” shifts. That definition is purely your own. Pattients don't stop coming, and most of the people who will interview you have been there, done that, and don't have empathy for your situation.

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It is undesirable and untenable to me. I'm not imposing that opinion for others to share, merely expressing my own. And I know the racket of patients coming like through a revolving door. I live that every day in my current role. In my area it seems that is the going standard hospitalist pattern of scheduling. And now that I asked the question, it is apparent that it is much more common elsewhere as well. Information seeking, that I am, is not asking for empathy from anyone and if I implied that, forgive the miscommunication.

Somebody has to work nightshift for them 3 am emergency tick bites that come in the Er lol

Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
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It is undesirable and untenable to me. I'm not imposing that opinion for others to share, merely expressing my own. And I know the racket of patients coming like through a revolving door. I live that every day in my current role. In my area it seems that is the going standard hospitalist pattern of scheduling. And now that I asked the question, it is apparent that it is much more common elsewhere as well. Information seeking, that I am, is not asking for empathy from anyone and if I implied that, forgive the miscommunication.

You seem to have a knack for remaining cool headed. It will serve you well. :up:

Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

With no expectations, I had a tour of an area hospital and an interview with the director of Hospitalists and their most experienced APP, a PA. He does the admissions for the ED admissions and rounds on some floor patients. They are piloting a new schedule of 8a to 6p, 3 or 4 shifts a week. They also have a 5p to 3a shift for NOC coverage.

I was impressed with the facility, model, personnel, and atmosphere. I'm hoping to hear back in a couple of weeks.

The hospital where I work has multiple options, because they are served by 2 groups. The main group of hospitalists works the 7 on-7 off option. there is also a second smaller group that is mostly NP/PAs and just a few MD/DOs, and they all work a 3-12 option! Some work 1p-1a, 6a-6p, and a 10a-10p option. I'm glad that those are all present. My initial plan is to move back to my hometown and take on a family practice role, however if I don't find what I like, I'm going to look closely at this option because I really love working 3 days/nights a week.

Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

Birkie, are you FNP or another certification?

I will be DNP/FNP but still chipping away in school (5 semesters to go)

Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

My FNP program wouldon't allow inpatient precepting unless in the ACNP . What does yours allow?

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