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I've seen people get bumped to part time, and lose their health insurance on FMLA. So I dont know. Maybe it depends on your states laws. NOTE I would never wish that upon anyone, and think it's really wrong. Just saying I've seen it.

Ok thanks for clearing that up everyone, I get it. So sorry emergent for saying you were being defensive.

Get your hands dirty! Just always take your shoes off before going into your house and shower when u get home. Really not a big deal. If ur that much of a germiphobe, you probably won't enjoy nursing and being around sick patients, or patients with flakey skin lol.

I'll just have to wait and see how things pan out.

Yeah, I'm really not trying to make a big stink about it. Im happy & grateful I have a job. Thanks again for those who have offered words of encouragement to me in my new position.

I actually never met this individual, they have been out for 3 months. It was just a temporary position, However fellow workers, and managers & doctors have been telling me that for the last 3 wks I'll most likely stay. The CEO had the final decision, of course. Thank you all for replying to my post. emergent I hope you heal ok from your accident and I wish you well.

And thanks so much jade, that was really a nice message.

No need to be on the defensive end emergent. Not saying she should be jobless. She could work with pain management just as easily as I couls :) I'm looking for support here. Geez.

I have been a nurse for over five years, working in office settings. I've had my share of tough workplace experiences to say the least. Finally about 1.5 months ago I was hired at a corporate sports medicine/ orthopedic practice, and placed with a really awesome doctor, our personalities have jived so well and I have enjoyed going to work every day. We have become an excellent team, and all of my coworkers see it. Only issue -- his nurse that he had before me, has been on medical leave and she is returning. And I was just told this yesterday and now tomorrow is my last day working with him. He is just as upset as I am! We both tried going to the higher ups and asking for me to stay but they said they didn't want to ruffle any feathers with the returning employee. The doctor even said he wishes I could be his full time nurse. I am actually quite heart broken. Finally after over 5 years I felt I found my niche. I have been so happy and it's been showing in my private life as well. they now assigned me to work with a new pain management doctor, to say the least I am not excited. Pain management really isn't something I'm interested in working, plus I will have to travel further for work. Any ideas? Support?

Dang, that's terrible. I would hate having a deductible that much. Is this a family plan or just for yourself? I could understand a 6000 dollar deductible for a family of 4 but not one individual. I would definitely see what you can get on your own. You'll have to spend some time and do some research. Look into marketplace.gov or call uhc, humana, aetna, bcbs, any big insurance co. in your state. Find who offers the best deal, you can scope your search to what kind of figure your looking for your monthly premium to be, say you don't want to spend more than $120 per month. Then scope the deductible, say you dont want your deductible to be more than 2500.. Worked for me. Accordingly, I like the idea of my job not having a grip on my health insurance. Good Luck with your search!

Ive battled with this. I have great social skills, most of the time. But theres a line. Private life, happy life. There can become a point in a job where people get too personal. I really don't like that "we are a family" BS at work. They aren't my family, they are my co-workers. And sometimes the questions they ask me can be a little out of line. I don't want to discuss mine or your sex life at work, and no I really don't care what you do after work or on the weekends, and please don't ask me everyday what I'm doing. Also, please stop trying to show me pictures on your facebook or phone of your kids, I ain't got time for that in the middle of my shift. I always acknowledge my peers, I welcome everyone who I come across in the work place with a smile and hello, I ask how they are doing. But other than that, lets discuss work and be efficient. I don't want to sit there and get behind in my work talking about things I'd rather talk to my husband, friends, or family about. However, it has challenged some of my work-place relationships because my co-workers can become very close to each other, like best friends, and I can be considered to be more of the "quiet, standoffish" type. I feel like it really shouldn't be that way. It makes it so uncomfortable at work when your co-workers are best friends and you're there trying to get your job done so you can go home on time to your loved ones.

Been there with ya. Best thing you can try is to make friends with the PA, so he can better understand you and help you learn. Ask plenty of questions, smile a lot, always offer a helping hand. I bet you're doing a great job. Dont let them tarnish your confidence!