Hey all!I currently work on a busy orthopedic floor with ~5 months of experience. I like working days, I love my coworkers and management but I want to switch to nights for shift diff. I have no issue sleeping during the day. My question is: how do I ask my manager about the switch? What is the most professional approach?Thanks to all who reply!
Ruby Vee, BSN 67 Articles; 14,022 Posts Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching. Has 40 years experience. Feb 3, 2018 Hey all!I currently work on a busy orthopedic floor with ~5 months of experience. I like working days, I love my coworkers and management but I want to switch to nights for shift diff. I have no issue sleeping during the day. My question is: how do I ask my manager about the switch? What is the most professional approach?Thanks to all who reply!Just ask her. Start with asking the procedure for requesting a shift change. If she's unwilling to switch you to straight nights, ask for the requirements for switching to nights. Some employers want you to have a year of experience, others will put anyone who wants nights on nights immediately. Good luck.
bsnrngirl1 36 Posts Has 1 years experience. Feb 3, 2018 Perfect! Thanks so much, I'll wait a little while longer and speak to my manager about switching to nights.
Leader25, ASN, BSN, RN 1,316 Posts Specializes in NICU. Has 40 years experience. Feb 5, 2018 Fill out transfer application,ask mgr,look for openings.
DnCali 36 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics, Urgent care, ER, BMT. Has 20 years experience. Feb 7, 2018 I just switched from days to nights in January. I simply told my manager that it would fit my lifestyle better at the moment. There was an open position, and I moved into it in less than a month. I think in general that management is used to this type of request. I have worked both shifts, but at this time I prefer nights for my life.
