Self Scheduling. Does it exist?

[badgernurse]

If you all wouldn't mind, I'm looking for feedback on how your floor/unit handles scheduling. Usually there are guidelines like so many off-shifts, weekends, holidays, etc but what beyond that? Do you put in your schedule or does your manager? If you write your own schedule, is it honored or are changes made? If changes are made, does your manager let you know ahead of time or try and negotiate with you (work an extra NOC shift and have a weekend off). Thanks for your input.

[nites]

On the floor where I work we self schedule..for the most part. We work together so as not to over staff because no one wants to be pulled to another floor. And we try to leave as few holes as possible. Works for us. The unit manager doesn't care as long as the floor is covered and we work every other weekend.

[queenjean]

Good to know that it works for all sizes of floors and facilities.

I like the idea of a 6 week block; I'll bring that up with our director.