Three 12's vs. 7 on/off

[ADNgrad2006]

Hello all!

I have a question...I am currently a new RN job searching. I have been offered 2 positions in the NICU at two different hospitals. One hospital offers 3- 12 hr. shifts. The other hospital offers 7 on/0ff..work 56, get paid for 72. What's the catch here? What are the pros/cons of each shift? One is a university hospital, the other is a Children's hospital. Both have excellent reputations. Being that I have never worked 3-12's or 7- 8 hr shifts makes this a tough decision. Help please!!

Lauren, R.N.

[TazziRN, RN]

I would never do the 7/7. No way could my body (or my family) survive that for long. I do 12's and love it; I do 2-day stretches with at least 2 days off in between each set.

[nuangel1, BSN, RN]

i once worked 7 nights on (8 hr shifts 2 days off)but i hated in by 6th night i was losing it on 7th i was just about ready to shoot myself(not literally) nut i love my 2 12 2 8 or 3 12's its great.