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you must be a single mom? It sounds like the decision is made to me. You say you are going to be doing those shifts, and by necessity he will need someone else to take care of him. My gut says...

Absolutely professional response by the OP, I wouldn't have lasted that long. I think my go-to response, after explaining the reasoning would be to discuss it with the director if you don't like the...

Thirty minutes of leg pain, "and how long is the wait?" "If I don't get in soon, I'm just gonna go home." Well, there's a thought....:rolleyes

SionainneRN Yes, my reply was to your comment. Sorry so late in answering.

Seems like an overreaction. I wouldn't make breakfast twice, but I wouldn't call 911 about it.

If you have secretaries sitting around they aren't looking for things to do. Restocking, general tidying, checking expiry dates, and lots of things you can dream up are available, plus answering the...

Do you work for GEICO?

Ask for an evaluation, if a year has passed, you are due. Make a copy of it, and give your prospective employer a copy during the interview. If they call for references and get a completely different...

I didn't learn it, and no one I work with does it. I'm not saying your wrong, just that it's not standard here. Not in the policies either.

I think you'd do fine in a hospital position, and I'd be honest, that you didn't feel ready. Your manager shot herself in the foot by saying work or quit. It sounds reasonable to me to ask for more...

I've threatened to. Our manager said to go ahead, if I could find a doc to prescribe it...but I still wasn't allowed to have water at the desk. I actually DID have a script for po water.

Everyone has days when they've had it up to -here- with their job and everything it entails. You can know you're being unreasonable and illogical, but having a good whine and a break can make...

I quit a job because I couldn't have water. Since then I've talked to emplyee health after hire and they seemed to think it was a no brainer that people need to drink water at work...but it's on...

If you need assistance and she is deliberately ignoring you I would report her. But I wouldn't give two hoots about what she said. Other people will form their own opinions based on your behavior....

A call out is a call out, they may LIKE you to call earlier, and counsel you to do so, but it ain't a no call/no show. That feels like a power trip to me. And if you think about it, for a day shift,...

I have difficulty remembering what day it is, with shift work. I got an ipad app that let's me input my schedule, and when I call it up it tells me what day I'm on right now, along with when I work....

If you choose to help, be aware that your IQ will drop about 20 points because of stress and an unfamiliar situation. Start with the basics and keep it simple. No spectator will know you're a nurse,...

Never, and I'm in Canada.

We have a list of code colors for various hospital emergencies, the classic code blue everyone knows. If someone is dealing with an agitated patient or visitor a thumbs up and a smile from their...

It was just too tight. You could have been firm in your refusal to take the test at that moment and promised to come back later in the day, if they did say they would only take up an hour of your...

You'll get a better response from your charge if you approach her in a calm manner. When she hesitates, give her some realistic options, like getting a security guard to standby through the visit, or...

OP, you did nothing wrong, and your coworker was nitpicking. Given a few years of experience you'll be able to say "Oh, really, I don't think that's true." and provide her with a reference or invite...

I worked in an ER as one nurse for 7 beds, with a doc, and the maintenance man would come in and answer phones if it was nuts. I didn't have to cover any other jobs, but I'd help if they needed it....

I think it sounds nice, and is definitely coming from a good hearted person. I suppose some people might feel invaded by a note received at home, but they can just throw it out. Your notes are...

Horseshoe- I may be one of those lucky people since I've never had a flu shot, and never gotten as sick as you describe. I have gotten a bad cold and tested positive for flu...also pneumonia that...