In my first job I worked just days, which was great while I was learning the finer things about being a nurse. In my second job though I had to work 'internal rotation' which meant a week of nights in every 3. I was newly married and didn't like it much, but it was my job and it gave us a bit more money. I think it is important for nurses to work at least some nights, otherwise how do they know the kinds of issues which are important at night and less so during the day. For example the decision about when to call the doctor (or not) is slightly more difficult at times, you need to call them but if you do so unnecessarily you are going to feel stupid and open yourself up to ridicule. If on the other hand you don't call then the concequences could be serious for all concerned.
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