Nurse.K

Hey morte! Thanks for your response. Hurricane season lasts for 6 months out of the year so it's not really practical for the hospital to not approve vacation for all of its staff from June 1st to December 1st. Historically they have frowned upon people not coming in to help when needed. I just worry when they need me I won't be able to get back in time.

Thank you so much for your reassurance, brownbook. I love my job and the hospital I work at. I'm eager to get back but want to do it in the safest way possible. Thanks again.

Hey fellow nurses! I'm having trouble coping with the fact that I'm on vacation while there is a Cat 5 hurricane about to hit my hometown where I currently have a nursing job at a local government hospital. I explained I was on vacation to my manager when she asked me how everything looked if we were called in on Friday night to "hold down the fort". I proceeded to tell her I was out of town and she told me to stay safe. I am not scheduled to work until Monday but because the storm is now scheduled to hit on Sunday I am not sure I will be able to get home (find flights, etc.) and into work by 7am Monday. Earlier in the year I filled out a form where I opted to work post hurricane this year. The policy is that you have to be at the hospital within 4 hours if you work post hurricane once called in. Is this grounds for dismissal? I'm worried about getting on a plane that will safely land post hurricane. Lots of flights will be delayed/cancelled etc. Lots of factors but looking for some insight. Thanks. Stay safe.