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Thanks for the responses... it is probably as you all said and I will work the days and see if there is a chance for nights later. Thanks for sharing thoughts and opinions!

Thanks for the responses. I have worked night shift before and do like the slower pace to learn about the facilities policies, procedures, and documentation. Granted, more happens in the daytime, I think getting comfortable in the night shift first then transitioning to day would be best. And I think the ~25% night differential would help in terms of finances. I spoke with the manager today and it seems that more than likely the orientation period will be on days and nights might be a possibility after that. When I signed the paperwork it did say night shift 7pm-7am and stated the pay w/ differential. I think I will have a chat with the recruiter and graciously bring up the shift change and see if anything can be done w/ regards to base pay to cover the difference. I just hope that it won't have a negative effect. I did pass up a couple of offers to accept this one and am worried about any negative responses given how difficult the economy is. The situation is not exactly a nights or nothing choice (I do want to be employed), but I feel compelled to bring the matter up as it I feel like I was misled or bait and switch happened.

Hello Everybody, So I have a quasi-dilemma. I was told by the recruiter who offered me the position I would be working night shifts which has a nice differential. I accepted the offer, signed the paperwork, and now received the assignment and it is the daytime shift. So my dilemma is I could definitely use the extra differential pay, to help pay for rent and what not, as I had to move to a new area for this position, should I bring up this fact with the recruiter/nurse director or someone else? Has anyone run into this situation and addressed it with their manager/hr? If so, would you mind sharing your results? I know with this economy it is a tough market and I am grateful to have a job. At the same time I did make certain living arrangements based on the recruiters information when I signed the paperwork and accepted the offer. Not to say I am living beyond my means but the extra money would provide additional safety and help pay off student debt faster. Because things are not as they were "promised" to be, I feel as though I have been bamboozled in some ways. I also feel that way because I declined several other offers to accept this one. I guess I needed to vent and wanted to hear some opinions. Any thoughts or comments are of course welcome. :)

After reading the posts above by NPR I felt I had to reply. Although I too constantly hear about the so called nursing shortage there are a couple of places which do recognize the nursing "glut." Check out this report by cbs in the bay area. http://cbs5.com/local/california.nursing.glut.2.1598567.html Hopefully more will come to see this and something will be done for new grads to find starting positions... I know I have been searching and am discouraged by the lack of opportunities available.