Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

Unless it would truly wind-up being a life or death situation, you should go. Leave plenty of time to get there.

Here's the thing, you will be expected to come to work even though there is snow. You keeping your committment would show that you won't call off at the first hint of inclement weather. Officially, they would say it was okay, but it probably really wouldn't be. If cars are going off the road right and left, that's another story, but I would really try and go. If the weather is crummy, they would probably also be grateful for the extra set of hands. Just my .

I'm going to offer a different perspective.

As a former nurse manager, I wouldn't bat an eye at a candidate who asked to reschedule a non-essential activity in the midst of extreme weather. It's not as if your presence is necessary to staffing, or even for an educational program. It seems like bad judgement to me to put one's safety at risk on a long trip in bad weather to attend a session where your presence does not contribute to the functioning of the unit. Not to mention that the unit may be understaffed due to bad weather. Having to explain everything to a 'shadow' is time consuming, and not conducive to efficient patient care under certain circumstances. (Please don't mis-interpret that statement! I used to encourage candidates to shadow, but not when census was extremely high or staffing was bad.)

I would encourage you to call the unit early, and ask to reschedule. I doubt that the nurse manager will think badly of you for doing so. She is probably more interested in your attendance record at your school or present job as a means of evaluating your work ethic.

This situation does present you with an important consideration regarding future employment: Is 1-1/2 hours too far to drive on a daily basis. IMO, it is.

Jolie-I definitely see where you're coming from. I certainly wasn't suggesting she jeopardize herself. If the roads are okay by about 4 or 5, I would still go. Her hubby couldn't think the weather was too bad if he's willing to drive in it himself.

For the record, I also agree that 1.5 hours each way is too long of a commute, period. This from the person that couldn't stand being in traffic for 30-45 minutes and moved 10 minutes away from my job and six from dh's. Unfortunately, there might not be a lot of other options where she is at.

Good luck, and safe travels!