She switched my Hours now what?

[LVN2010M]

Today at orientation i was asked if I wanted to do a 2:30-11pm shift and me like a dummy (i have no idea why) I said yes when this was not the initial agreement. I waited for her in her office for an hour and apperently she stepped out the building i go in at 2:30pm tomorrow should i tell her i want the night shift instead 11pm-7am or should i just leave it at that since i already said yes?

I really dont want 2:30-11pm.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Depends on your options. If 2nd shift is where she needs you and this is your only option I would ask about NOCs but accept eves.

[nurseogden]

1 you should never had said yes, or you should have qualified it with a time frame.

2. You are basically screwed....If you tell her you don't want the 230 shift, now she can tell you that she already filled the night shift and make you take it or leave.

3. I would go to her as soon as possible and find out what your options were. Explain to her that you were trying to be accommodating and that you really want the originally agreed on shift and see what happens. It might work out just fine.

[LVN2010M]

Yes i ended up being screwed but i think iwas screwed whether i said no in the begining b/c she took me in the conference room and appoligized to me that she switched it on me suddenly.. but its ok i am working 2:30 shift and will take it. hey its better then no job at all...

First year nursing is tough... =[

[nurseogden]

evening shift isn't all that bad if you are young and don't have children. It is a lot easier to go to the gym in the morning and get all your stuff done before work. If you get in the habit of going to bed at a decent time like midnight, then you can get up early and get lots of stuff done during the day. If you like to party (I never did that) then you can go out after work when things are really hopping and sleep in.

It is a win win until you have children that are school aged.

Enjoy nursing.

:)

[caliotter3]

Playing switch-up after hiring happens often enough that a new employee should not be surprised. However, it is evidence of how you will be treated in the future and you should not forget that in the coming months. Hope you told your boss that you really want to switch to nights at the first opportunity. Good luck with the new job.

[Jules A, MSN]

I love swing shift because you don't have to get up early, can run errands etc. before going to work and are able to keep a semi normal schedule on days off. Hopefully you will like it or get your night shifts back quickly. Hang in there.

[mustlovepoodles, RN]

Yes i ended up being screwed but i think iwas screwed whether i said no in the begining b/c she took me in the conference room and appoligized to me that she switched it on me suddenly.. but its ok i am working 2:30 shift and will take it. hey its better then no job at all...

First year nursing is tough... =[

Yeah, first year nursing is tough. At this point you're low man on the totem pole. You're in an entry level position so might as well make the most of it. Lots of us started out on shifts we didn't particularly want, but you do what you have to. Especially in a crappy economy. Hopefully you'll hit your stride on the evening shift and that will lead to something better in a year or so. Everyone has to climb the corporate ladder, whether they are in nursing, business or working at the post office.

[llg, PhD, RN]

In the OP, it seems to be for only 1 shift ... and "she" didn't switch it. She asked you and you said "yes." You agreed to it. So if it's only 1 shift, take responsibility for your mistake and don't make a big deal about it.

In the future, if you don't want to make the switch, either say "No," or at least let her know that you really don't want to do it and will only do it if it is absolutely necessary -- which will give you a little power in the situation and may you a reward later.