deenurse10

I've worked as an LPN for over 3 years in a few different positions. Bottom line right now is I need to work days/12 hour shifts. Nursing homes are not my preference and in my area I can't seem to find one that offers 12 hour shifts. Most of the hospitals in my area do not hire LPN's or only a very limited positions. I really like the hospital environment so I would be willing to work as a CNA or Med Tech but don't know if this is allowed in the state of Missouri. Are there any LPN's doing this out there or do you know if it is even an option? Thanks!

Thanks for all the replies. We continually ask for an explanation at each nurses meeting but always get the run around and explanations that are not true statements. We feel the day shift is valued more than the night shift by our employer. Part of why I no longer work in that particular area.

Patients and families are usually honored that you would make the effort to visit. It adds value to their loved one. You probably wouldn't have been drawn to visit if it were a patient or family that would probably rather you didn't visit.

I currently work for an employer that pays a weekend shift differential to day shift workers but not to night shift workers. (Night shift does get a "night" shift differential but nothing additional for working weekends) I am curious if this is common practice.