3p-3a

Larry77, RN · Oct 17, 2008

I worked 1500-1300 for years and liked it very much. You are able to go to sleep in the dark and when you wake up around 1100-1200 you still have time to get errands done or go to the gym. I'm not sure what dept your working but in the ED we have a lot of shifts like this called "mid-shifts" because we are busier during these hours so we require more staff.

My bet is you will like this shift...unless you are a morning person that can't stay up late...

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Oct 17, 2008

YUCK! What a horrible shift. No time to do anything except sleep & go to work. I hope you don't have to work too many in a row.

I once had a night nurse tell me that her husband thought she was the ideal wife - didn't need any wardrobe other than pajamas & scrubs - always available to run errands or take the car to the shop during the day - and he never had to give up control of the TV remote during prime time

Noryn · Oct 17, 2008

It is a bit of a quirky shift but I used to work 2 pm-2 am and loved it. It wasn't too late and I could sleep in.

Vanfnp · Oct 17, 2008

I love the 3p-3a shift! However, I would rather stay up late then get up early. The best part is that 3 days per week is full time. The worst part is the days of work you don't really see family much but again it is only 3 days of 7. If you were ok with 7p-7a, you will like 3p-3a. Good luck

MB37 · Oct 17, 2008

Those sound like my dream hours! My only option is 7-7, although our ER has 11-11 shifts. Basically, you get up earlier than your shift (like 1100-1200), run errands or relax, then fix something to eat and head to work. Pack a lunch and make yourself eat something on your shift. Come home, relax for an hour or so, then go to bed. I haven't worked those hours in nursing but worked similar ones for many years in the bar/restaurant business. They're perfect, as long as you're something of a night person by nature.

erlissy · Oct 17, 2008

I work 2p-2a and it works out just fine. I am always up by 10-10:30 and i still have a normal life (sleep wise!) on my days off. It works for my hubby and I (and the 2 dogs!) Lunch is usually my breakfast time and I just work out meals from there. :up:

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Oct 18, 2008

I guess any shift is good if it works for you. I'm just imagining the flip side of that: the person that comes in at 3am and stays until 3pm! Not me.

larn901 · Oct 19, 2008

Get ready to work! I work in the ED 7p-7a and your shift is the busiest time. Good thing is time will fly by.

blondy2061h, MSN, RN · Oct 19, 2008

YUCK! What a horrible shift. No time to do anything except sleep & go to work. I hope you don't have to work too many in a row.
I once had a night nurse tell me that her husband thought she was the ideal wife - didn't need any wardrobe other than pajamas & scrubs - always available to run errands or take the car to the shop during the day - and he never had to give up control of the TV remote during prime time

That's the case with any 12 hr shifts, especially if you have any kind of commute. Luckily, you generally have your other 4 days a week for errands and such.

mom2michael, MSN, RN, NP · Oct 19, 2008

I did 3-3 and loved it - it was the perfect shift. Got home and in bed by 4, up before noon. Plenty of time to get things done. Never felt drained and/or simply exhausted all the time from lack of sleep the "total night shift" offered.

emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Oct 24, 2008

Thanks for the input. My commute is 6-9 minutes, depends on how many red lights I get. Should be interesting. So far I love working in the ER. Excited yet scared to be on my own next month. Very supportive atmosphere though, that will help.