Shift Question, are twelve hour shifts usually offered?

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I have spent most of today lurking on this forum and find it very helpful, as I am contemplating getting my CNA, but I do have one question, most who have posted in reference to shifts have spoke mostly about 7-3,3-11,or 11-7. I have read a few references to 3 day work weeks at 7-7 either am or pm start times. I personally would prefer graveyard but would find it difficult to do five days per week, how prevelent are the three twelve hour shifts both in LTC and hospital settings? My concern is under the thread "which shift do you prefer" I only saw it refered to two or three times. Is this shift usally offered? I am in northern Florida. Any help appreciated, Thank's

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Specializes in Mostly geri :).

I've found most places that are not advertising the option of 12 hour shifts will offer 16 hour ones. Some places are more flexible than others. I used to love two twelves and one 16 a week, five nights a week on 11-7 wasn't that great.

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I guess I kind of figured that all would offer the 12 hours shift..... hope they do because I really do prefer a compressed work week. Thanks!

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I think the deal is hospitals are the work sites that offer 12-hour shifts and LTC sticks with the standard 8-hour shift, at least for CNA's. I wish I could find LTCs that would do the 12-hour shift for aides...they do them for the nurses so why not Aides? Although maybe working as an aide in LTC is so backbreaking the Powers that Be decided 8 hours was all most aides would be willing to take. One of the first things that propelled me into CNA training was the understanding that as healthcare facilities are 24/7 operations I was hoping to find one that would allow me to work fulltime on the weekend and go back to school in the week. It wasn't until afterwards that I discovered the only way I would be able to find a fulltime weekend-only schedule was at a hospital and at least in the metro area where I live hospitals don't want to know you without experience.

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Thank's for the info, My reason for getting into CNA training is to possibly move to LPN, but I really dont want to work five day's per week, four minimum, how about PRN? Angie

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Specializes in Mostly geri :).

Miwila, what state are you in? If youre anywhere near Ohio, I can give you a ton of places that are hiring and offer aides 12s and 16s-and only take one lunchbreak of your paycheck even though you really get two-on a double shift.

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I'm in Florida..near Gainesville

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Specializes in Mostly geri :).

Ohio's got plenty of 12 hour shifts just waiting for you guys lol.

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I'm in South Florida. They have 12 hour shifts here too but as far as I can tell that is only in hospitals if you're an Aide. The problem is CNA's are a dime a dozen here so its nearly impossible to get a job in a hospital here unless you have experience - or connections.

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Specializes in Mostly geri :).

Wow, I'm sorry.....Ohio's way flexible, I've done this for a long time and have only come across one place with mandatory 8 hour shifts, compared to tons of flexible ones. Hows homecare for you guys? Are any of you in homecare? Cuz that does tend to be more laid back and flexible............

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I don't know if I'd like homecare...it sounds boring and there are no benefits. Maybe there are LTC positions in South Florida that offer 12 hours for CNA's but I have yet to see any. As I said, I've only seen those kinds of shifts offered at hospitals. On the other hand, I could always consider moving to Ohio...

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Specializes in Mostly geri :).

Its nice about 8 months out of the year.....you won't like the winters. What about group homes? Anyone know about their scheduling?

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