MixedBellaRN

Yes thank you a everyone for being so transparent. It's funny because it should be so easy, it's only three nights a week. But that turns into 6 day usually because there's the couple hours before, the night of, and the morning after when you are a complete zombie. I am appreciating All of this information and I'm definitely taking it all in.

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@noviceRN10 her father is a police officer so his schedule is indifferent and he always "has to work"." We don't live in the same city and he's one go those men that don't always like to be committed. He gets her maybe a couple days out of the month. Thank you everyone for they're helpful suggestions. I rent an apartment right now, I dont own a house. And the PACU/OR suggestion is oneim considering heavy right now :-) I love nurses we are usually always willing to help!

Thank you. It can be soooooo overwhelming and I just want to do right by her and still pursue my career.

I wish that were an option. The only reliable sister with a car that I have is in college and lives on campus and my grandfather has notdrove in years. I thought the roommate thing too but haven't found anyone that I trust to do it. I agree about the routine and just wish I had more options. Thanks for thesuggestions I'll keep them in mind.l.

I have been a RN and a mother for relatively the same amount of time 2 1/2 years. I am a single mother and because my daughter is so young I am having the hardest time finding the balance. I work night shift, which requires the help of my grandfather and sisters. I feel guilty that I consume so many of their nights especially my sister who is only 31. I tried getting a 9-5 but 6 months in I had to go back to nights because the money wasn't working. Now I'm back and confused and my 2 yo everynight after parttime daycare says "mommy i want home." but she has to go to her great grandfather's place instead some nights so i can work . It hurts my heart so I wanted to know if anyone had any similar situations and what solutions you all used.