Tired of working weekends

[NurseLoveJoy88]

Ok I knew this will get to me sooner or later. I work part-time in LTC which requires QO weekend. Even though I have two weekends off it seems like NEVER enough. I'm 21 and weekends are still very much important to me. I love the experience that I'm getting in LTC but I'm considering doing a more 9-5 job like community health nursing or school nursing I may take the job if enough hours are avail. and go PRN at LTC.

I feel like so a selfish nurse for not wanting to give up my weekends. IDK. I'm also just grateful for having a job so for now I must do what I have to do.

Do anyone else feel this way ?

[ok2bme]

I could have written this. I work 3-11 and every other weekend..it is very hard to maintain a social life on this schedule. When my friends get off work, I am just starting my shift. They get drinks, go to the movies, gather at the hot tub, etc. while I am at work, and go to bed as I am getting home. I think what may help you and me is to get in a routine that makes use of our mornings and afternoons. I'm trying to incorporate working out and catching lunch with friends when possible.

[noahsmama]

I went from hospital nursing to public health nursing in large part so that I could get my weekends back. I definitely don't think this is selfish -- there's nothing wrong with choosing a job with hours that work for you!