What shift in ltc do you prefer?

I prefer 3-11 and that's the shift I work. Years ago I worked Baylor, I LOVED it. But, they did away with that.

anything but nights...I'm not a night person.

When I worked in one, I preferred 11-7. In my experience, I actually preferred night, weekend option because that was the ONLY way I was able to handle all of my facility's ridiculous demands. I worked 7p-7a.

I preferred 11-7. There is always a large amount of meds due on every shift at LTCs, at the exact same times. But nights had the least (where I worked). And with 30+ residents, it seemed to be the only time I was able to get everything done. It was also easier to find residents, because they were in bed, not off playing bingo, receiving physical therapy, smoking on the patio, out at appointments, etc. And finally, there were less "big wigs" to deal with at night.

I prefer 7-3 because of my family. My husband works during the day, two kids in elementary school and one in daycare. I like to get off work when they're finishing school, get dinner started, homework, etc. I still work every other weekend, but it's not bad since I work day shift.

A few years ago, I worked 3-11, and hated it. Seems like I didn't have quality time with the family, and EVERYONE's family members came in during those hours, and it's impossible to please everyone, especially afterhours. I did plenty of midnights in the military, don't want to do that again. I might be a little stuck in my ways. Of course, that's the joy of nursing!

When I used to work LTC, I liked dayshift the best as it was fast-paced, so the time flew by and I was off shift before I knew it.

I preferred 11-7. There is always a large amount of meds due on every shift at LTCs, at the exact same times. But nights had the least (where I worked). And with 30+ residents, it seemed to be the only time I was able to get everything done. It was also easier to find residents, because they were in bed, not off playing bingo, receiving physical therapy, smoking on the patio, out at appointments, etc. And finally, there were less "big wigs" to deal with at night.

All of the above!

7a-7p time goes by fast and I only work 2 days one week and 5 the next

I'm a CNA and I like 7-3 the best. It seems more relaxed because you have less people on your assignment, but it also goes by faster because you have no downtime. Plus there are less visitors and the ones we do get seem less judgmental and intrusive. I give better care on first shift because I'm not rushing so much. On second shift everyone wants to go to bed at the same time. In the morning if you leave people in bed longer because you're taking your time with someone else, they don't object!

I work 3-11 and have picked up/swapped for a few 7-3 shifts. I'm not sure which I like better. 3-11 works better with my circadian rhythms, but 7-3 felt better in terms of getting everything done and getting out on time.

I've worked them all and like things about every shift. Now I do 3-11 because it works with the family. DH watches the kids when I'm at work. 3-11 weekends are nice because there is no management in the building, no therapy etc and not many docs are in on the weekends. In a way that could be a bad thing too.

7-3 is nice because you work regular hrs, it is faster paced.

11-7 is nice because for the most part, everyone is asleep, no family to deal with much slower paced etc.