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Feb 03, 2008 09:50 AM

More sick calls on Superbowl Sunday? (Why was I not surprised to get a call?)

by FireStarterRN Premium Member

Did anyone else get a call to fill in for a sick call today? Why was I not surprised?

Answer: Certain people seem to get sick conveniently at certain times.

I ignored the call and went back to sleep.

*sigh*

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No. 1
from dawngloves
Old Feb 03, 2008, 10:45 AM

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I'm surprised your unit gets call outs on a weekend. We have to make them up at the convience of the unit and it's never in your best interest.
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No. 2
from Ms Kylee
Old Feb 03, 2008, 10:49 AM

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I'm working...willingly... Was never a football fan, and I just dread having to go to someone else's house for a party and to watch the game.

Also, today is 2nd anniversary of Dad's death, so if I can do something productive to keep my mind busy, I'll do whatever it takes.
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No. 3
from FireStarterRN
Old Feb 03, 2008, 10:50 AM

Default Re: More sick calls on Superbowl Sunday? (Why was I not surprised to get a call?)
It wasn't my unit that I got the call to fill in for, it was Med/Surg, according to the voice mail. It's probably a certain nurse who has a convenient vague stomach ailment that comes and goes at a drop of a hat. That's my guess.

That sounds like a good idea, to make people make up their weekends that they call in sick for. Keeps people honest.
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No. 4
from oldiebutgoodie
Old Feb 03, 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kylee45 View Post
I'm working...willingly... Was never a football fan, and I just dread having to go to someone else's house for a party and to watch the game.

Also, today is 2nd anniversary of Dad's death, so if I can do something productive to keep my mind busy, I'll do whatever it takes.
Hi, Kylee45,

My sympathies with the loss of your dad. I lost my dad a year and a half ago--didn't think it would still be so painful.

Good for you for working today!

Oldiebutgoodie
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No. 5
from Diary/Dairy
Old Feb 03, 2008, 11:08 AM

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The unit I am traveling to had a lot of requests for this weekend off - the unit manager is working tonight and asked me if I wanted to -

I am taking a week off...... Sorry!
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No. 6
from MistaV
Old Feb 03, 2008, 11:10 AM

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LOL!


After getting off at 11pm last night, lo and behold I get a phone call 7am this morning asking to come in for work...Sheesh!

I almost feel like an idiot to not see it coming. Cheers to the original poster!!
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No. 7
from Ms Kylee
Old Feb 03, 2008, 11:14 AM

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I get shiff differential for 3-11, plus tomorrow off... and everyone knows Monday dayights are h***
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No. 8
from Ruby Vee
Old Feb 03, 2008, 03:06 PM

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I got the call, too. Thank Goodness for Called ID. I just ignored it!
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No. 9
from OR male nurse
Old Feb 03, 2008, 03:27 PM

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Caller ID works great for this. If it's my day off and I see that the hospital is calling I know not to pick it up and listen to the message. If it's a true emergency and they need extra people I'm always willing to come in and help. But to fill in for someone else that called in........ me thinks not.
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