kileykids

Hi, I am new to the forums, but find them absolutely enlightening. I am graduating in May and have been very worried over the potential problem of finding child care that will work around a nurse's schedule. I would love to hear about all the ways nurses out there work around this issue (I do not have family in the area and am still a single mom.) Do you hire a trustworthy person and hope they are always there at 6am on the days you need to start a morning shift? Are there positions that offer non-standard or per diem hours that would be more flexible? Do you suggest working as a home health nurse, where the hours may be a little more workable? Do you use daycare facilities that open up early in the mornings, or do you work in an agency that offers child care on site? Thank you in advance!

Was intrigued by your post...wondering if you are a new grad by chance. OR is something I want to get into right away (graduating in May). Do you know if this is something that might be a possibility for me? THANKS for your time and good luck in your new position!!