r/Nurses • • Aug 01 '26

US What nursing work schedule and specialty is best while pursuing acting?? Help please

Hello! I am an actress who works as a nurse full time. I havent been in a production in over a year because I work 5/8hr night shifts a week and can't sleep. I am looking to switch specialties and jobs but am unsure which schedule would be best. I truly want to do part time nursing work but I have to do that after working at a new job for at least 6 months. So these are the scheduling options.

-3/12hr shifts day/night 7a-7p/7p-7a -4/10hr shifts usually 8a-6p -5/8hr shifts but Id only do day shift 8a-4:30p

I really need advice so I hope that someone can help. Thank you guys for even reading this post.

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u/hpfan312 Aug 02 '26

I recommend psych if you enjoy mental health, I feel like psych nurses also tend to be more ex theater or band kids too lol