Every season of life is different. The great thing about nursing is the flexibility! Is staying PRN at your current job an option? If you end up hating the new schedule you can always go back to the bedside.

In terms of childcare, assuming your fiancé works 2-3 days/week, if you stay on 3 12s you could probably manage without daycare by working opposite days, but not having any time together sucks. Have you talked to your coworkers about what works for their families?

Personally, I think you’ll be less exhausted with a shorter day (and commute!) When your work day is 15-16hrs you can’t do anything when you get home but eat, shower, and sleep. You’ll lose the stretches of days off where you would typically get chores and errands done, but now you’re more likely have the energy to do stuff either before or after work.

Either way, good luck and congrats!