Straight nights or day/nt rotation for new grad w/ kids

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Hi there! I am a new grad seeking opinions from nurses who have experience with day/night rotation vs straight nights. I see pros and cons w/ each. The rotating would be two weeks days/two weeks nights. This is a large teaching institution. I have two boys ages 8 and 10. Hubby works days. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! TIA.

Specializes in NICU.

My daughter isn't in school yet, so we have daycare for her. When I'm on days she goes because I have to be at work. When I'm on nights she goes because I have to sleep. On the weekends my husband is home with her. He has explicit instructions to not allow anyone to come into the bedroom for any reason short of life endagering injury while I am asleep.

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Thank you all for your imput, I am leaning towards straight nights, and that seems to be the concensus here as well!

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