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Hello all, Have any of you ever worked a schedule of 3 12 hour shifts and off 6 in a row? I've never heard of that specific on/off rotation and I'm curious if this is common? Thank you!

Thank you. it is night shift and I think I am going to grab it. Yes, it's not technically full time, but luckily I don't need full-time right now. My only concern is the 3 in a row. Right now it's not a problem, but the older I get, I know it will ca...

I was brought up in a home where sex was taboo, no medical/biological terms were used and I didn't know what my period was when I first got it. I panicked when I saw blood and my mother just told me that I'm "a woman now." I went to public school but...

It all depends on how one handles stress. For example, some people find the ER extremely stressful because of the unknown. Others thrive on the unknown. To me, if it's nursing, then it's stressful.

3 12 hour nights in a row and 6 off

I have that nightmare about once a week. Another common theme is totally forgetting about a patient or 2, or giving the wrong medications. Or that I cannot work the machines correctly.

Dude, I see a number a posts from you about "illegal aliens." Even when the topic has nothing to do with "illegal aliens."

I wish I could like this 1,000 times.

Nursing is not my calling. I do not believe in God. Nursing appealed to me because of the flexibility, hours, science, the ability to help others, etc. However, just because it wasn't a calling for ME, doesn't mean it's not a calling for others. It ...

I'm an atheist and I think your post is out of line. Why can't someone discuss their faith on a non-religious forum? Why is that so offensive? Did toomuchbaloney try to force it on anyone else? No, so move on. He shared how this particular topic affe...

Nobody's world is black and white. However, there are some situations that are black and white and THIS is one of them.

Well, when you call a victim of sexual assault/harassment a "pansy", be prepared to get a reaction. What does "I don't apologize for expecting women who claim that they can do and have it all, and are so powerful, to act like it" have to do with the ...

Great post! I wish I could like this a million times!

I respect this. I just think that people need to realize that not everyone is able to fight someone off right away. Too many people say "well I would have done xyz...why didn't YOU do that? That is so not helpful. People are different and have differ...

Who are you to "question her response?" And what is wrong with her response? Just because she didn't kick him where it hurts does not mean that she is responsible for what happened. Again, people react differently under stressful circumstances due t...

You have no right to say she allowed this to continue for so long. She told him that his advances were unwelcome and told him to stop. She is not to blame. He is. End of story. Most men have no idea what women go through on a daily basis in regards ...

Well, not everyone is like you. People have many reasons for their reactions. How are you helping the OP in any way? Making her feel even worse because she is a "pansy?" Way to pile on someone when she's already dealing with enough.

Thank you! Perfectly said, macawake. It's everything I wanted to say, but I'm not that articulate :-)

I disagree. Predators don't "get the message." This can totally backfire or he will just continue to harass/assault the OP when her husband isn't around.

He is a predator, sexual offender, whatever you want to call it. He is entitled, therefore, he thinks he has the right to put his hands on her and assault her. I hope you're not implying that somehow the OP is allowing him to do this? Please report t...

I love this thread. So many things keep coming back. The OJ trial and verdict Parents screaming for their children from the front porch. Somehow you always heard your mother, no matter how far you were. Building wooden ramps for our bikes Playing bas...

I was born in 1982 I was also able to take a note to the convenience store and buy cigarettes for my father. Everyone knew everyone in my neighborhood and trusted me :-) I used to hand write letters to my favorite celebrities and be CRUSHED when the...

First of all, you hijacked a thread which is rude. Second, nobody can answer that question for you. It depends entirely on the individual. How would anyone else know what is best for YOU?

Hello, I am not a nurse nor a nursing student. However, I brought this up with a few nurse friends and just want some more feedback. I've been dealing with my doctor's office quite a bit with visits and follow-up calls. It seems like they refer to ev...

I am not positive. I never even thought of it until she mentioned they are Medical Assistants and RNs and LPNs generally don't perform those duties in an office setting.