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?

Nope, not for any amount of money.

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 :)

Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

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

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