What's the hardest shift to work in?

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My vote's for swing shift with am shift a close second. Nights is the dullest shift.

I've worked in SNF, Long Term, Medical Surgical, and Intensive Care for 14 years, so that's my experience with those 3 shifts.

Keep in mind that I've never worked 12 hour shift as a licensed nurse.

Specializes in Women's health & post-partum.

For me it was evenings. I think that one's body chemistry or circadial rhythm or something of the sort dictates what one can tolerate. We've probably all known the nurse who absolutely couldn't work nights--who got sick, lost weight, etc.

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For me it was evenings. I think that one's body chemistry or circadial rhythm or something of the sort dictates what one can tolerate. We've probably all known the nurse who absolutely couldn't work nights--who got sick, lost weight, etc.

Lost weight!!! Maybe I should go to third! (haha)

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Lost weight!!! Maybe I should go to third! (haha)

Careful, most people GAIN weight on 3rd shift. Do you feel lucky? Well do ya??:p

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