best work schedule for single mom with school-aged kids

if all goes according to plan i'll be gradualting in august and hope to be immediatly working after that (fingers crossed!). i'll love to work in ICU or cardiac care unit but the reality is i will gratefully accept whatever position is offered to me.

one thing that i'm not at all clear on, is what schedule would be best. my #1 priority is something that makes me more available to my kids. working nights doesn't bother me.

i'd like to hear what has worked the best for other single moms/dads and why (also what i should avoid). basically i'd like to benefit from the insight and experiences of other mom rns.

thanks in advance for any response.
I would think 7p-7a. They will be in school during the day that way you can sleep. You can still spend time with them before you go to work. Keep in mind this is only 3 days a week. Another nice shift is 11p-7a or 7a-3p. Good luck and congrats on almost being done!!!

Quote from bernikittyif all goes according to plan i'll be gradualting in august and hope to be immediatly working after that (fingers crossed!). i'll love to work in ICU or cardiac care unit but the reality is i will gratefully accept whatever position is offered to me. one thing that i'm not at all clear on, is what schedule would be best. my #1 priority is something that makes me more available to my kids. working nights doesn't bother me.i'd like to hear what has worked the best for other single moms/dads and why (also what i should avoid). basically i'd like to benefit from the insight and experiences of other mom rns.thanks in advance for any response.

Quote from NurseLoveJoy88I would think 7p-7a. They will be in school during the day that way you can sleep. You can still spend time with them before you go to work. Keep in mind this is only 3 days a week. Another nice shift is 11p-7a or 7a-3p. Good luck and congrats on almost being done!!!

thanks so much for the input. 7pm-7am sounds like it would be best. i might look into 6pm-6am too.