When you are really sick

UM Review RN, ASN, RN · Mar 11, 2008

Whoever told you that is the one who needs a reality check.

What you need is some guilt-free rest and a chance to get well. Once that's taken care of, you need to get out of that place.

Not all facilities treat you like that when you go above and beyond for them or if you need to be out sick.

PS They can't call you a No-Call, No-Show if you notified them of your absence.

locolorenzo22, BSN, RN · Mar 12, 2008

7 hrs before shift? PLENTY of time for them to get someone to fill in.....rest, relax and then get outta there!....what a crackshot.

vamedic4, EMT-P · Mar 12, 2008

Sounds like you need a new employer. Sorry but anyone who tries to pull that "no call no show" crap is either 1. trying to scare you (most likely), 2. Too stupid to breathe, or 3. Just plain mean. I don't know about your facility, but at mine, 2 hours prior to shift is the call in cut off time.

Either way, you gave plenty of notice. Get better. I guarantee your patients and their families will thank you for it, even if your idiot employer is a bit "put out".

ShifraPuah · Mar 12, 2008

For whatever reason, I got knocked down hard with a GI virus. Running at both ends, we all know the details....
Anyway when I called in 7 hours before my shift started, they told me I would be charged with "No Call / No Show." I work in LTC and really didn't think it smart to expose geriatric pts to this bug. ER Md gave 1 ltr bolus of NS and IV phenergran.
This after I was the only nurse who stayed on for another 8 after a major snow/ ice storm. Any frozen precip is major in memphis.
I know I did right in my heart of hearts, however I have a real "boy scout" mentality of things.
Reality check someone please?

Let me get this straight--you worked a double shift in one of the worst storms ever to hit town, then you got sick and called SEVEN HOURS before your shift to give them plenty of time to call for replacements and your workplace pulled this on you? :angryfire

Get out of there, fast. They don't deserve you. And you deserve better.

all_good_names_gone · Mar 12, 2008

I felt the same way. I gave two weeks notice yesterday at the start of my shift. I told them I was sorry, but this is just a poor fit. I am a baby nurse, so I figure this will not go too badly. I wish I could leave without giving two weeks notice, but am not willing to be labled.

They are vindictive enough to retaliate, if I give them cause. Two weeks can't come fast enough! I will go quietly into the night, so much the wiser.

Once again, "The higher the signing bonus, the greater the risk!"

suzy253, RN · Mar 12, 2008

That place sounds just awful but I'm glad to read you gave your notice. Much the wiser is right. Good luck to you!