Spitfire1500

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1. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

   Spitfire1500 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

   I currently work around 60 or 70 hours per week most weeks and I can tell you that it is not sustainable. I have been doing this for around three or four years and have come to realize that it cannot be done week after week after week. I have to take...

2. "No New Orders Received" ..... ?

   Spitfire1500 replied to RainDreamer's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I agree that you should always document that no new order were rcvd. Case in point: I was working ICU one night and had a 400 pounder that was tanking with no BP. Called the doc for some orders and he gives me a 250cc challenge. I rolled my eyes...

3. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

   Spitfire1500 replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

   I was really tired after a very busy er night shift. I had to drive about an hour home and after about 15 minutes, realized that I was in no condition to drive so I thought it might be a good idea to take a little nap. I pulled into the nearest parki...

4. Cancelled

   Spitfire1500 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency

   I used to work 2 different agencies in addition to my full time job. I started noticing that one of the agencies always had shifts for me, but then I would very often get cancelled for the shifts. Found out that the agency would call me and schedule ...