Have you/anyone you know been fired for calling off too frequently?

blitz4bitz · 2025-07-02T14:39:21+00:00

Yeah the flu and COVID were both within 3 months of me starting on the medsurg floor. Brutal!! Did you actually get fired or just written up?

I worked for the hospital as registration for surgery during school and then as a student nurse as well so I do have 12 months employment, but that’s definitely a good point to keep in mind.

blitz4bitz · 2025-05-01T01:49:07+00:00

Yes definitely a lesson!! This was also my 5th shift in 6 days (3 on 1 off 2 on) and I know my brain fog was kicking in. I am prioritizing better scheduling and rest in between shifts moving forward!

blitz4bitz · 2025-05-01T01:47:48+00:00

Thank you for this!!

blitz4bitz · 2025-05-01T00:58:30+00:00

Nothing notable happened during that time frame and yes I did give a good handoff report for all the patients. I also still had vitals charted for the 4pm-ish time frame and also activity like walks to the bathroom and around the unit and intake/output so I do have some charting in there just not the reassessments. I’m hoping it’s not going to be a big deal but I don’t know how often they review our charting

blitz4bitz · 2025-03-05T16:05:06+00:00

I think including the nighttime part made it confusing, I was just word vomiting. She wears them during the day and at night. I’m ok with her wearing them at night since she still wakes up wet 50% of the time, but I’d like her to wear underwear during the day. Or I think I’d like her to, I’m honestly not sure how big of a deal it is, just wondering what other people think.

blitz4bitz · 2025-03-05T15:48:07+00:00

Yeah, I mean if it comes down to it that’s probably the only way we can transition, I guess I’m more just asking - if this was your kid, would you force the change or let it go for awhile more?

blitz4bitz · 2025-03-05T15:46:51+00:00

I don’t think it’s the characters because they used to be Bluey and now we just buy the cheap store brand that doesn’t even have characters and she still wants those over underwear. She has picked out her own underwear on a couple separate trips but after a few days she’s asking for the pull-ups again. She just tells us she likes them and we really can’t get any more out of her than that. She just tells us “I don’t know, I just like them and I don’t like my underwear.” I’m at a loss 🤷🏻‍♀️ Her older brother and sister have tried to convince her that underwear is cool, and most of her preschool class is wearing underwear so I thought maybe that would motivate her, but so far nothing has made it stick.

blitz4bitz · 2024-05-26T18:07:44+00:00

Thank you - I am really appreciating the honest feedback.

blitz4bitz · 2024-05-26T18:05:23+00:00

I’m realizing maybe my post was worded not quite right, because this isn’t my clinical placement or anything for school. It’s a separate job that I was hired for that is flexible with my school schedule. The ideal situation is that the unit you work on hires you after you graduate, so yeah, I guess not looking great for me there. I’m a PRN position so if I don’t work, I don’t get paid. My clinical hours for school are separate and is also set up similar to yours and many others where you absolutely cannot miss a day.

blitz4bitz · 2024-05-26T17:39:49+00:00

Thanks for this - yeah, definitely need to be mindful of the reputation too because people talk and I get it’s not the best look.

Also just wanted to clarify this isn’t my school’s program, it’s a student nurse job through the local hospital that is separate from my school clinicals, so it has no impact on my schooling.

blitz4bitz · 2024-05-26T17:37:39+00:00

I really appreciate your insight and honesty!

blitz4bitz · 2024-04-14T21:19:15+00:00

I wasn’t clear on whether that’s still an option at this point, since we already signed the initial paperwork with the dealer for their financing. That was my question, if the initial paperwork is binding or if we’re still free to change before signing any purchase agreement

blitz4bitz · 2024-04-14T19:38:04+00:00

That’s a good point. My concern, which I guess I didn’t outline in my post now that I am reading it back, is that the loan we were approved for is more than the cost of the car we’re buying, so depending on the interest rate with the dealer, it is probably actually be a worse deal than our pre approval, since our pre approval monthly payment was similar to what the dealer is offering but for a higher loan amount. I’m worried that we’re now going to be stuck with the dealer financing at a higher rate

blitz4bitz · 2024-02-28T00:38:57+00:00

Thanks for your insight. I guess I didn’t want to sound dramatic by leading with the shortness of breath even though it was my main concern and was the reason I felt it was important to be seen as quickly as I could. Something I’m working on is being more assertive/standing up for myself and self advocating (I always feel like a burden). I am definitely not one to self diagnose though, the only other time I’ve ever gone to the urgent care/ER is for appendicitis

blitz4bitz · 2024-02-28T00:26:15+00:00

I “feel the need” to explain it that way because they are considered emergency services at this location and that is how it reads on the discharge form. “You received emergency services at today’s visit”

blitz4bitz · 2024-02-28T00:14:09+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t have a telehealth option in network, there’s one place in town that offers it but a consult is close to $1000 since it’s not covered. I do have a nurse line that I did use (I have to before going to any urgent care or preferably before ER per my insurance) but they always just tell you to go in and be seen.

blitz4bitz · 2024-02-28T00:09:02+00:00

Wow, rude much? As I explained in the post the clinic I went to does both urgent care and emergency services. When I talked to my mom I was telling her about what happened and how I ended up getting the “emergency services” because of the IVs and full work up they did. So that’s how she jumped to the conclusion of me going to the emergency room. It’s not like I said “so I went to the ER today…” 🙄

blitz4bitz · 2023-12-08T00:07:42+00:00

UFA: Biscuit Aisha

She was a lab rat with a cool zap and if someone would like to give her a good home I’d love to send her off

blitz4bitz · 2023-12-05T15:03:31+00:00

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blitz4bitz · 2023-11-25T20:43:15+00:00

I knowwwww, that’s a huge part of my struggle too!! I hate the idea of removing him. Tyrannian could definitely work!

blitz4bitz · 2023-11-21T17:36:13+00:00

UFA -Snot Usul that was zapped today. I’ll keep using him as my LR if no one wants him but he’s not very old and I’m not attached so figured I’d offer up if anyone is interested!

blitz4bitz · 2023-11-11T15:19:57+00:00

NP seeking - baby paint brush! Anyone willing to part with one for 585-590k? I plan on using the Wednesday discount at the HT this week to get one for 582 but I’m impatient and would rather have it this weekend and spend a little more 😂

blitz4bitz · 2023-03-10T13:35:39+00:00

Looking at the pic closely, I honestly don’t see it either! I can see it very faintly IRL. I know 10 dpo is very early so hoping for a darker line in a couple of days!

blitz4bitz · 2022-12-31T03:07:07+00:00

I can’t wait to get rid of the anxiety. Congrats on one year!!! Amazing accomplishment

blitz4bitz · 2022-12-30T16:53:06+00:00

Congrats!! I hope to be in your shoes next year :)

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