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What kind of hours does a labor and delivery nurse work?

I am in grade 12

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Cheri’s Answer

Hi Jaydin,

Labor and delivery nurses usually work 12-hour shifts, often three days a week, to ensure patients get care all day and night. While each hospital might have different schedules, these shifts are common and may include working at night, on weekends, during holidays, or being on-call. The long shifts help provide consistent care and are a common practice for many full-time hospital nurses.
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Elisa’s Answer

Most hospitals have 12 hr shifts and a 36 hr work week.
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Elyse’s Answer

It could vary. Such as 3 12 hour shifts, 4 10 hour shifts, or 5 8 hour shifts. Plus you will need to take call. The amount of call will depend on the number of staff at your workplace (more staff = each person can take less call, whereas less staff = each person needs to take more call because you still need to have someone on call 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, etc.)
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Courtney’s Answer

Hello,

Your work schedule usually consists of either three 12-hour days or four 8-hour days, depending on your workplace and type of facility.
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Kathleen’s Answer

Hello! Yes, hospitals have different shifts for different departments. While a 10 or 12 hour shift may sound daunting, it's actually nice because they make the work week shorter...3 or 4 days...so more days off! But you need to be aware that continuity of care is very important, especially in an area like L&D. So you should be prepared for some overtime on occasion. Best to you as you chart your course forward!
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