[vamedic4]

Originally Posted by mom2sean

No way was I going in today. I pick up a lot when we are short, even do the night shift off one day back the next day for dayshift. Normal shift is days. I requested Super Bowl Sunday off months ago as it is my Birthday. Yeah, also Pats are my team. Go Pats. Also requested tomorrow off as well.

Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY mom2sean. Enjoy your days off!!!

[WeeBabyRN]

I worked day shift today. They were scrambling to fill the call offs from night shift.

[VivaLasViejas]

Originally Posted by vamedic4

This is funny. Neither the Giants nor the Patriots are paying my bills...so I truly don't give a d@mn about the Game. My bills get paid by coming to work, so I happily clock in once I'm here (and sometimes get to see some of the game anyway). Oh, and since it's always on Sunday...my significant weekend diff kicks in and I enjoy it that much more.


vamedic4
Yes, I'm working tonight.

I didn't have a dog in this fight, but I have to admit it was highly satisfying to see Bill Belicheat and the Patriots lose............

[DolphinRN84]

Funny I came across this thread. I was actually supposed to work tonight 7p-7a but had to call out..and no I don't care about the Super Bowl or football...I caught that stomach bug everyone's been getting lately. so I've been in the bathroom most of the day...if I hadn't been sick today..would have had no issues working tonight. Hope I feel better tomorrow...

[Ms Kylee]

I went in and things started off slow and ok. Then 2 of the aides got pulled to 2 different floors, so our day shift aide came in (we had one call off this morning, but she's called off for the last 3 days, so we pretty much have learned not to count on her) and things were good... till about 2200.... then everyone started pooping and needed beds changed. Of course, this is my end of shift and I&O's time to get done. Had 3 admits too. Vitals got done at 2330 (time to punch out) and charting took another half hour. I was busy all night long, so it was a good thing... and so satisfying to see those last 35 seconds... I even did a Happy Dance in the middle of the hallway.

[sharlynn]

Originally Posted by jlsRN

..............That sounds like a good idea, to make people make up their weekends that they call in sick for. Keeps people honest.

I'm surprised more administrators or DON's can't figure this out!
For me Caller ID is the way to go.

[Dolce]

As a football fan I had already scheduled this weekend off. But, nevertheless, I got the call this morning before 0800. (Turned them down, of course).

[everthesame]

This was also my regular weekend off. I got "the call" this morning at about 0930. I'm not a big football fan but I still said no to coming in to work. To their credit they were offering bonus pay and would take a 4 or 8 hour shift if I preferred...We normally work 12. I might have gone for 4 but I have been sick with the stomach crud and still don't feel up to par.
Where I work, if you call off on a weekend then you must make up your weekend.

[SShannon81]

Funny, I got the call too for ICU...here is the kicker...umm I am still in orientation ....wanted to know if I could help out a bit....umm no!!! Watched Super Bowl commercials on line with hubby last night....oh what a wonderful night*wink wink*

[BeachBayNurse]

Saw about 3x increase in call outs. Coincidence