Working 12 Hr shifts???

[salvati08]

Hello, I will be graduating shortly and have seen that it is very commom for RN's to work 12 hour shifts opposed to the typical 8. How has this been working out for all of you new grads?? Do you recommend it? Is it very tiring at first? I work in a hospital but in a office and work 8 hour shifts. I just wanted some opinions because I am considering it. Thanks!!!:)

[SaderNurse05, BSN, RN]

I have been working 12 hour shifts since June, and am currently seeking an 8 hour shift. My "12 hour" days are usually 14 hours by the time we get done charting, etc. I work on a telemetry unit, and it is not unusual for me to have 10 pts in one day between admissions and discharges. Good luck whatever you decide to work!