Marothk

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1. Hate night shifts

   Marothk replied to RN&RDH's topic in General Nursing

   Seniority is not as big of a deal at some places as it is at others. I've worked in some hospitals where seniority plays a role in everything and there is a posted seniority list that is updated monthly, to my current hospital where it doesnt mean a ...

2. Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

   Marothk replied to missind33's topic in Relations

   It sounds like you did what you could. As long as you documented all your steps, pt condition, etc, there's only so much you can do, and she just is upset that she has work to do. I doubt you will suffer any consequences as you didn't do anything wro...

3. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

   Marothk replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   I guess it depends on where you work...where I work, and other hospitals in my area, usually hire you for specific hours, so having a preference for days or nights shouldn't be a big deal. I guess in other areas it might be, but when I was hired for ...

4. Calling in for no sleep

   Marothk replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

   I think the short answer here is no, it's not acceptable to call off for lack of sleep. If you are truly not able to function, call off, but I wouldn't dare say it's due to lack of sleep. Did you schedule yourself this way, or was it forced? If it w...

5. Why don't you just read the chart?

   Marothk replied to Guest219794's topic in Relations

   I have only been a nurse for a year, but I have worked at two hospitals now and here's my answer to your question...because there's nothing there. Anytime I am told I'm getting an ED admission I ask for the name and look up the chart. 9 times out of ...