Question about shifts

[jenni82104]

Hi all, I have a question about hospital shifts. I have specific hours I need to work, I would pefer part-time every Sat and Sun 7am-7pm or if I couldn't get that I could work an afternoon shift like 3-11 full time if I had to. The only shift I really do not want to do is 7pm-7am. Is it realistic for someone who would be a new grad to get those kind of hours somewhere, or if you are new, is it pretty much a given you will be stuck on the night shift?

[AnnaN5]

As a new grad, the most opportunities are mostly available on nights (7p-7a). All of the places I interviewed at did not do 8 hours shifts anymore, the only shifts available were 7a-7p or 7p-7a. Is there a specific reason why you can't do night shift? I would not let it known to HR or whoever you are interviewing with that you only want to work specific hours. I would say you would prefer daytimes hours but are open to all opportunites and then if you get an offer you can make a decision at that time.

[jenni82104]

Thanks for the advice Anna. I really don't want to do night shift because of family obligations, but I will do what I have to do. I'm not really surprised that new people just starting out would get the undesirable shifts.

[NIGHTWOLF87]

first of all, congrats on graduating from nursing school! way to go!

secondly, on our unit (nicu), we only have 12 hr shifts, the standard 7a-7p, and 7p-7a. new grad nurses have been hired and have started and stayed on the 7a-7p shift. you just have to meet with the unit manager of the unit you want to work in, and let him/her know of your desires and see what is available. hopefully you will find something that fits your schedule. good luck!