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[quote=Anonymous]I worked for 6 years as an RN and had my 2 kids while I was working 12-hour shifts--first FT (3 12-hour shifts), then when my oldest was 1 I went to 2 12s and also started grad school PT.  I then had my second and worked PRN (about 3-5 shifts a month) until I was done with my degree and found the job I wanted.

I now work as an NP, which I (generally) love.

You will have a very hard time finding child care that will cover the hours you need to work 12-hour shifts.  Your best bet is a sitter or an in-home daycare.  We paid for FT daycare when my oldest was an infant, and we used about 25 hours/week, but that was doable with 1 kid.  I found a place near my work where I could drop him off at 6:45 and DH did pickup.  I worked 2 shifts during the week, and then worked every Friday night--would nap in the afternoon before I went in, then on Saturday mornings DH would take DS out for 3-4 hours so I could sleep.  It wasn't great but it was manageable and allowed me to work close to FT (36 hours/week) while being a very hands-on mom.  Once we had my second we eventually found a nanny who was willing to work with our schedule.

The PP was right that it will be tough to find something PT as a new grad.  Working in a clinic might be an option but those are generally not RN jobs--usually MAs or LPNs.  If you can work FT for even a year or two you will gain a lot more options and also, in the long run, have a much more attractive resume as an NP.

Honestly, it is a very mom-friendly career.  Even while working "full time" (at only 36 hours/week) you get 4 days a week off which is amazing.  [/quote]

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