What kind of hour do nurses work? Can they pick their own hours?
Nurse can work a variety of hours and days. A lot depends on where you work and what you do. In the hospital setting, most nurses work 8 or 12 hour shifts. The 8 hour shifts typically go from 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and 11pm to 7am. Nurses who work these shifts usually work 5 days a week (40 hours a week). The 12 hour shifts typically go from 7am to 7pm and from 7pm to 7am. Nurses who work these shifts typically work 3 or 4 days per week. In any hospital where you work, you will find a great variety of shifts available. Some nurses work only on weekends, some nurses alternate their shifts from days to nights, and some nurses take call. If you work in a setting outside of a hospital (e.g. a clinic or Doctor’s office), your hours will usually be day hours.
