3rd shift clinical...Will i get enough experience?

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I got the luck of the draw when i registered for classes this fall. The only clinical spot open was 7:00pm-7:30am. So I'm wondering if I will get the same experience as day shifters??? And also is there any advice anyone can give me about what to expect during my preceptorship???

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Nights rock.....the nurses will appreciate your presence and will have the "time" there are so many less distractions.

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You are lucky to have a clinical spot. Night shift in many situations can be ideal for students, time to ask questions and get answers. Information can sink in, instead of floating past you without your notice. No matter what shift, you will be encountering an atmosphere that will be showing you what it is like to be on the job, so don't think you are being shortchanged.

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

Jealous. I would love a 3rd shift clinical. I will never understand those that can wake up at 6am and function. Yuck.

I have a friend that works as a PCT on the night shift and she's learning loads and is very busy.

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Jealous. I would love a 3rd shift clinical. I will never understand those that can wake up at 6am and function. Yuck.

I'm right there with you. I have friends who are recent grads & they complain about working nights while I hope that's what I get!

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I'm just starting my nursing program next month. We'll start clinicals in September. I work full time and have young kiddos, so I'm thankful my school has an evening/weekend program that I was accepted into. Our clinicals this semester are on Saturdays (mostly) from 2:30 to 10:30pm. It isn't night shift, but I'm looking forward to the time and I'm so exicted to learn everything they can teach me!!

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