Would you switch to nights to make alot more money?

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Thank you all for all the comments.I wanted to just add that the position is flex-meaning I would be working all over the hospital except in the er or icu. I would can tons of experience. I'm hoping maybe eventually I could move to days but there is no promise I could move to days only if a position opened up on days.My manager now did tell me I could come back to days if I didn't like it.

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy.
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If you have small kids, you could take care of them during the day while your spouse is at work (presumably during the day), then go to work at night... like a zombie! I was like that for many years!

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How does that work practically? Is it safe to care for children (let alone patients!) on no sleep?

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Nope, not for any amount of money.

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I've worked nights since nursing school and love it! For me, it works out better because I'm home to take my kids to school every morning and I wake up at 3pm to pick them up for school. I'm here to help with homework and I only miss the hour before they go to bed. I dislike the amount of sleep it requires, but I think it's work the sacrifice. If I work days, I'm gone before the kids wake up and I only see them for one hour before bed, if I'm home by 1930!!!

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From what I've seen so far, I actually prefer night shift to day, so the money would be a bonus. Granted, this was mainly from observing during clinicals (had a 7 PM - 7 AM NICU rotation) and from what I see when I stop to check on patients at the hospital nights / weekends. The overall impression is that night shift is more laid back and focused on patient care, not family issues, doctors / administrators, testing, etc.. And I'm a night owl anyway, so it just all around works for me. At the same time, you better get used to being pale and not seeing a whole lot of your family.

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.
oh yeah, you could earn a lot more money, but then statistically your life would be shorter compared to day shift workers.

:yeah:lol; you made me chuckle: in essence, you're saying" yeah, work nights; make as much money as you can in your short life"---struck me as kind of funny and i chuckled...and had to comment on it! :) :loveya:i relate to this as i also work night shift.

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Specializes in med/surg.

I have worked nights for seven years. And I love it. It takes a little while to get used to it and some people just cant do it. There are certainly pros and cons but I would say try it and you just might like it after all.

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Specializes in Paramedic.

I would say so long as you don't have an insane drive home in the morning nights is the way to go! Less headaches!

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I like nights a whole lot more than days! I did orientation on days and then switched to nights 7p to 7a. There is not as much micro managing going on and it seems that the teamwork is a lot better. Yes, when I go into work, it's very hectic;however things wind down at about 0200. I make 17% extra for the first 5 hours and then 20% for the last 7 hours.

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Specializes in PCU/tele.

i work nights to stay clear from all the hustle and bustle of days and to avoid all the unnecessary people around... and my boss :)

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Call me crazy but I'd switch to anything for a lot more money. :D

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