Callie53
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I tell coworkers all the time there are 2 things I do not discuss at work, religion and politics (I some times don't do well on the politics). I let everyone know that each person has their own religious preference and none are the same (think Baptist and Catholic). 5 people in a room 5 different views on religion. Employers can not discriminate on religious bases. If some one threatens your job you need to take it to HR. I am sure the hospital will put a stop to that. They don't want a discrimination lawsuit or the fall out when the state/federal labor board hears about it. They will lose there medicare/medicaid and other privileges in the fallout. FYI I worked at a Catholic hospital for 25 yrs. If a pt asked me to pray with them (only happened once), I offer to get the chaplain on-call for them.I tell them I am not comfortable with praying w/ them on account of religious difference. If asked my religion, I tell them I do not talk about religion in the work place. FYI I was raised a Mennonite (think very progressive Amish).
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usually the only pain med they are not allergic to is dilaudid or fentenyal
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True story (or you wouldn't believe it) pt "quick get down the mothership is coming. don't you see the aliens at the window" (6th floor). The things people see/hear on night shift.
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I have worked nights (11-7 & 7P-7A) for 21 yrs. on my days off I stay up until 3-4am. then sleep during the day. I have found you can clean house just as well at 2am as at 2pm. I schedule appointments (dentist, dr.) for either early (after getting off work) or late PM 3-5. Family knows not to call me before 5PM, however I can 't get my mother from scheduling family meals (thanksgiving, Christmas) later than 1200. She's 83 and the only one I'll get up that early for.
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Pr who has ELECTIVE surgery but refuses to move or participates in PT because it hurts to much. Also pt who have back surgery and pain is always 10/10 when you wake them up plus refusing to move. Family members who think mom/dad needs pain meds even though the pt says he has no pain or is unable to wake up.