Jessie-

I am a new grad RN 9 months into my first year and 3 months into my current rotation. A few weeks ago I had a black eye. Being in my first year though it was just not possible for me to take off from work for a week or so until the bruising went dow...

I also wanted to say I am very sorry to hear of anyone else who has experienced domestic violence. Nobody deserves to go through that xx

Something I wanted to reassure her of. There has never been any absenteeism and absolutely no impact on my performance. I am happily married to a police officer husband who will at no point show up irate in my workplace ever.

Thank you everyone for your comments and concerns. To explain a bit more - I am happily married with two young children. The reason for my bruising is very complicated to explain, and to be honest explaining it is very personal and makes it sound lik...