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Dalia
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I have a question for a nurse. What is your schedule?
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Dr H
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Hey Dalia!
So let me tell you that honestly, The Nurse's schedule is a wild ride and adventure if you like to call it that! There is a different routine schedule for each job a nurse picks to carry out unless you want to go for all three. 😎💪.
Nurses can go through a Classic 12-Hour Shift. Which Starts at 7 AM or 7 PM, and ends 12 hours later. This includes running around, answering billion or even trillion call bells dunno if it can reach up to that, of course chugging coffee and if you remember to eat.
The good news is that it's only 3 to 4 shifts per week but at the end you would forget the lovely feet which will stop existing after hour 9 unless you enjoy the runs!
Nurses can instead have an 8-Hour Shift (Rare but Exists) it is a more 'normal' schedule and is 5 days a week like other jobs so you get more time at home but also less time if you wanna take naps or go for a Netflix, Yea not happening always.
Nurses most actually also are the Night Shift Warriors which starts at 7 PM, and ends at 7 Am. 🤔 However you can choose whether to be that warrior or not.
They live in a different time zone—called "Why is the sun out?"
The positives is that no boss is around and hospital is quieter and you get extra pays.
However the negativity is the sun you don't occasionally can see it unless you stay awake all day long.
Nurses go through challenges but learn to tackle them along the way and I should say they deserve medal. For them sleep is overrated, they run on caffeine and most willpower 💪. They have to deal with grumpy patients and even grumpy doctors, don't worry hope that's not me.
They also take care of the code brown-let's just say terrifying. And charting all the things except if it is not written down then it never happened.
Don't get discouraged Yea it is though but there is also the fun too. Saving lives and helping people like a real superhero. You will have hilarious coworkers who understand your struggle and they will help you turn it into a circus, especially if I am there. Some times or usually even there are parties at the nurse's station at 3 am. 😅 Challenging but enjoyable. They learn cool medical stuff that makes you the smartest person at family dinners. 😌
So, Yea, Dalia, being a nurse is exhausting, chaotic, rewarding, and often involves bodily fluids flying in unexpected directions. But remember if you love helping people, solving problems, and running around like you’re in an action movie, it’s a pretty amazing job. I would totally suggest to go get some rest for the nurses who can’t! And all the best Dalia, know you got this no matter what! 🤗
So let me tell you that honestly, The Nurse's schedule is a wild ride and adventure if you like to call it that! There is a different routine schedule for each job a nurse picks to carry out unless you want to go for all three. 😎💪.
Nurses can go through a Classic 12-Hour Shift. Which Starts at 7 AM or 7 PM, and ends 12 hours later. This includes running around, answering billion or even trillion call bells dunno if it can reach up to that, of course chugging coffee and if you remember to eat.
The good news is that it's only 3 to 4 shifts per week but at the end you would forget the lovely feet which will stop existing after hour 9 unless you enjoy the runs!
Nurses can instead have an 8-Hour Shift (Rare but Exists) it is a more 'normal' schedule and is 5 days a week like other jobs so you get more time at home but also less time if you wanna take naps or go for a Netflix, Yea not happening always.
Nurses most actually also are the Night Shift Warriors which starts at 7 PM, and ends at 7 Am. 🤔 However you can choose whether to be that warrior or not.
They live in a different time zone—called "Why is the sun out?"
The positives is that no boss is around and hospital is quieter and you get extra pays.
However the negativity is the sun you don't occasionally can see it unless you stay awake all day long.
Nurses go through challenges but learn to tackle them along the way and I should say they deserve medal. For them sleep is overrated, they run on caffeine and most willpower 💪. They have to deal with grumpy patients and even grumpy doctors, don't worry hope that's not me.
They also take care of the code brown-let's just say terrifying. And charting all the things except if it is not written down then it never happened.
Don't get discouraged Yea it is though but there is also the fun too. Saving lives and helping people like a real superhero. You will have hilarious coworkers who understand your struggle and they will help you turn it into a circus, especially if I am there. Some times or usually even there are parties at the nurse's station at 3 am. 😅 Challenging but enjoyable. They learn cool medical stuff that makes you the smartest person at family dinners. 😌
So, Yea, Dalia, being a nurse is exhausting, chaotic, rewarding, and often involves bodily fluids flying in unexpected directions. But remember if you love helping people, solving problems, and running around like you’re in an action movie, it’s a pretty amazing job. I would totally suggest to go get some rest for the nurses who can’t! And all the best Dalia, know you got this no matter what! 🤗
Maureen Komperda
Nurse Practitioner
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Elmhurst, Illinois
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Maureen’s Answer
Hey Dalia,
Currently, I work as a Nurse Practitioner, Monday through Friday 7 or 8am to 3:30pm or 4:30pm but I have a salaried position which means, I may work more than 8 hours a day or less than 8 hours a day depending on emergencies or end of the day patient needs that occur.
When I was an ICU nurse, I worked 8 or 12 hour shifts. I have to say, I usually work more than my share of 9 or 11 hours to complete charting. An attorney once said to us in ICU, "You can stay and chart for an extra10 minutes a day or you can spend 8 hours a day with me (in a law suit where your charting was not up to par)."
My husband used to get upset with me for staying longer than the given shift. I used to tell him, "I can't leave my patient if he/she/they are having chest pain or cardiac arresting. (Look at my watch) Oh, my shift is over!"
Being a nurse demands a great deal of your time as it's not your typical "office job". It takes dedication to your profession and your patients which can keep you from your friends and family (especially on weekends, holidays or evening/night shifts). Nursing is a rewarding profession; my advise you have to take time for self-care first and foremost.
Currently, I work as a Nurse Practitioner, Monday through Friday 7 or 8am to 3:30pm or 4:30pm but I have a salaried position which means, I may work more than 8 hours a day or less than 8 hours a day depending on emergencies or end of the day patient needs that occur.
When I was an ICU nurse, I worked 8 or 12 hour shifts. I have to say, I usually work more than my share of 9 or 11 hours to complete charting. An attorney once said to us in ICU, "You can stay and chart for an extra10 minutes a day or you can spend 8 hours a day with me (in a law suit where your charting was not up to par)."
My husband used to get upset with me for staying longer than the given shift. I used to tell him, "I can't leave my patient if he/she/they are having chest pain or cardiac arresting. (Look at my watch) Oh, my shift is over!"
Being a nurse demands a great deal of your time as it's not your typical "office job". It takes dedication to your profession and your patients which can keep you from your friends and family (especially on weekends, holidays or evening/night shifts). Nursing is a rewarding profession; my advise you have to take time for self-care first and foremost.
Sarah Fournier
Registered Nurse
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Greene, Maine
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Sarah’s Answer
Hi Dalia!
It depends on the kind of nurse you are and when then place you work at is open (hours). For example:
If you are working in a hospital, they are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week so, most nurses work 12 hour shifts- generally from 7AM-7PM (dayshift) or 7PM-7AM (night shift). This is typically done 3 days per week, so you will have 3 days to go to work and 4 days off. Most places will have you rotate weekends and holidays to make it fair for everyone.
If you work at a doctor's office, you will most likely be working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week according to when they are open/closed. They are generally not open during weekend or holidays.
There are also other nursing jobs out there, such as with insurance companies, and they will work normal business hours of the company they work for.
Hope that helps answer your question!
It depends on the kind of nurse you are and when then place you work at is open (hours). For example:
If you are working in a hospital, they are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week so, most nurses work 12 hour shifts- generally from 7AM-7PM (dayshift) or 7PM-7AM (night shift). This is typically done 3 days per week, so you will have 3 days to go to work and 4 days off. Most places will have you rotate weekends and holidays to make it fair for everyone.
If you work at a doctor's office, you will most likely be working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week according to when they are open/closed. They are generally not open during weekend or holidays.
There are also other nursing jobs out there, such as with insurance companies, and they will work normal business hours of the company they work for.
Hope that helps answer your question!
Thank you for your answers !
Dalia
Anna M. Palazzolo
Registered Nurse - Utilization Review and Case Management
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Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan
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Anna M.’s Answer
Hi Dahlia!
Great question! I agree it depends on what type of nursing you are doing. The beauty of nursing is you have so many options. I worked 8 hours and 12 hours days in the hospital. I've worked for Insurance companies and worked 8 hours a day Monday through Friday, and some Holidays and Weekends. I've worked for the Hospital working with the Insurance company doing 8 hours Monday through Friday....but often longer on Mondays since more people are admitted over the weekend 😕. I did work from home when dealing with insurance 😁. I hope this helps. Good luck 🍀
Great question! I agree it depends on what type of nursing you are doing. The beauty of nursing is you have so many options. I worked 8 hours and 12 hours days in the hospital. I've worked for Insurance companies and worked 8 hours a day Monday through Friday, and some Holidays and Weekends. I've worked for the Hospital working with the Insurance company doing 8 hours Monday through Friday....but often longer on Mondays since more people are admitted over the weekend 😕. I did work from home when dealing with insurance 😁. I hope this helps. Good luck 🍀