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I love, love, love this response! It really made me laugh! I hardly ever post any more due to concern about being recognized, so I do appreciate the OP's attempts at writing in garbled code to elicit feedback.

Hi Charms, You have my empathy!! I applied actively for at least 8 months to more than 60 positions! I had to enroll back in school just to be competitive here. Depending on your area, the market is really rough! I couldn't move either...

If I were in this situation, it would take every ounce of strength in my body not to resign, effective immediately, and write the following letter to the manager: "Dear Satan Incarnate, In light of your response after the death of my son, having me present to work two days after he died, for a write up for calling off ON THE DAY HE DIED, I would like to leave you with some parting words... First, may you sleep every night knowing your soul lies infinitely deeper than my son's remains. Second, while I hold professionalism in highest regard, this situation requires a succinct ending to our relationship: Go to ****." I would rather work flipping burgers for the rest of my life than work for this person. Now, getting back to reality because I don't know how I would actually handle the situation because I would likely be delirious considering my son's death. The rational approach would be to secure other employment first, then contact a lawyer and the news stations AND then send aforementioned letter or some variation.

Maybe I am alone here, but I simply could not say "please" to someone who had just treated me like a piece of garbage. And quite honestly, it surprises me that some posters here have minimized his ridiculous behavior, stating the reason that nurses call unprepared.

Wow, this is horrible and makes me sad, as does the OP's statement of the hospital backing the physician. "Create a hostile environment" for her? Yeah, looks like their assessment is a little too late. Just imagine if the persons involved were reversed and it was the nurse punching the doctor. Would that nurse still be around?

Thank you both for your feedback. I really appreciate it!

I would wait the full year as well. I've been in the same situation, I didn't wait and in hindsight wish I had...because the market in my area is really rough! But, at the same time, unlike you, I didn't have another job lined up. Based on another post in my interview thread, I'm guessing you did not wait?

I see your point. It may be a useful tactic, I just personally can't bring myself to say it. I prefer, "wake up and don't be an *******". Just kidding.

See? It irritates me that the idea of my calling the doctor is "bothering" them. I have overhead other nurses apologize for "bothering" the doctor when they call them, but I just don't get that. The patient is their responsibility too. I'm bothering them to do their job? (I don't mean this as a personal attack, Ruby, it is just something that has always bugged me.)

During labor, I couldn't stop watching the fetal monitor to the degree where at some point my OB was on the phone politely telling me to stop watching the monitor! Also, when I first was admitted the nurse that started my IV placed it in my wrist area (I don't remember where exactly) where it hurt every time I moved my hand. I nicely asked if she could start one in a different location and she said it would be fine. So...I ever so casually mentioned the discomfort when the charge came in and she placed a new one right away that was much better. I absolutely hating being the patient and I'm pretty sure some of them thought I was that nurse! haha! Oh, and to answer brian's question...EVERY job! :-)

Thank you, RNperdiem, In your situation, you are self scheduling where holes are in the schedule then...if you don't mind elaborating, how many shifts are available per week? (I realize this is your work place not mine) Also, did you mean you are required to work one shift per pay period? I didn't really elaborate, but I have two offers, one full time, one supplemental. I am leaning toward the supplemental because I would like to be home more with my child, but am concerned I won't pick up any hours the entire month.

This is absolutely HILARIOUS!

Congrats Future!

Update: I got the job!

I am wondering for nurses out there who have "supplemental" hospital positions with no guaranteed hours, how often are you contacted to pick up shifts? I have a supplemental offer and just not sure what to expect. Any feedback appreciated.