1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts? 12 hour evening shifts?

weetziebat · Jul 21, 2006

1st,2nd and 3rd shifts only occur in facilities where staff work 8 hour shifts.

Its 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a.

When you do 12 hour shifts, there are only two. 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am.

Have never heard of any 12 hour evening shift anywhere.

testikleez · Jul 21, 2006

^^Okay thanks that's what I was thinking. It's strange though becuase the nurse recruiter asked if if I'd prefer 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. She then proceeded to say RNs work 12 hour shifts.

weetziebat · Jul 21, 2006

I think you should ask the recruiter. It would be very interesting to discover there is actually a 12 hour evening shift.

AuntieRN · Jul 21, 2006

perhaps they have a 3p-3a shift that they consider second. I know we have that in our ER. We also have an 11a-11p shift. That way there is always extra help during the usual busy times.

snovbunny25 · Jul 21, 2006

In California, most nurses in hospitals only have option to work 12 hour shifts....6a-6p, 12-12a, or 6p-6a.....There could be different alternatives.. What state are you in??

brianaerrn · Jul 21, 2006

In the ER where I work we have 7a-7p, 9a-9p, 11a-11p, 1p-1a, 5p-5a, 7p-7a

testikleez · Jul 22, 2006

I'm in the Cincinnati area.

weetziebat · Jul 22, 2006

In the ER where I work we have 7a-7p, 9a-9p, 11a-11p, 1p-1a, 5p-5a, 7p-7a

Wow, that's pretty impressive! Never heard of so many shifts. Personally, I'd stick to nights.

newohiorn, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Jul 22, 2006

I'm not in Cinci (I'm in central OH) but some of our hospitals have 3p-3a and 11a-11p in addition to the usual 7-7 shifts.

AngelsRN · Jul 22, 2006

1st,2nd and 3rd shifts only occur in facilities where staff work 8 hour shifts.
Its 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a.
When you do 12 hour shifts, there are only two. 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am.
Have never heard of any 12 hour evening shift anywhere.

We have some units that do 12 hours 11am - 11:30pm

Wendy_RN · Jul 22, 2006

I work what is considered the 12 hour evening shift at my facility, 11A-11P. Personally, I really like the shift. I am not an early morning person, so I don't have to go during the early morning hours. I understand that these hours do not suit everyone though. For me, it really suits my lifestyle and allows me to at least have the same sleep schedule as my family.