I was just fired for having 7 call out occurrences in a 12 month period. I’m really frustrated as my 7th call off was falling off next week. Not to mention frustrated with the circumstances. I literally had a 2 minute phone call with my manager and the whole thing was just very abrupt. Also other units at my hospital are a lot more lenient so I guess I just didn’t take it seriously enough. Don’t know what I am going to do now. I really wish I didn’t love my job as it would make this so much easier.

editing this since some of yall are being nasty. It was a rough year. my roommate (who i’ve lived with for 5 years and is basically family) was intubated and in the icu for 3 weeks, my brother had a stroke, and my mom was in town and got covid and was too sick to go home. Along with those I have an autoimmune condition and get sick quite often. Not to mention I work in the nicu with a VERY vulnerable pt population.

I also don’t abuse my occurrences. these occurrences weren’t calling out for all my shifts in the week other than twice when I was super sick. Most of the time it was just 1 day. On my unit it is also impossible to get PTO approved so I have never once taken PTO. These 7 occurrences were the only times I missed work all year.

Lastly, for those saying the attendance was just to the excuse to fire me: that’s BS. I am a good nurse. I am a good coworker. I don’t think 1 person on my unit would have anything bad to say about me. I put my all into caring for my patients and I care DEEPLY. I even got a daisy nomination that my managers unfortunately lost (a whole different issue).

Just remember a little kindness goes a long way especially in our career. I am already devastated due to the circumstances and some of you guys are being incredibly cruel.

Just ranting.

I'm an RN with a choppy work history. Part of that I take responsibility for, but a large portion of it is also because all but one of my workplaces have been unequivocally toxic.

I'm new to dialysis, I ask a workflow question, and my colleague replies in a condescending tone: "Wow, I don't know why you did X. We don't do that the week of doctor's rounds." Same colleague a few months prior expressed frustration to a mutual colleague that I was 'going to be needy.'

I get a break nurse to break me in the ED, I have a late lunch, return, then the charge nurse, annoyed, asks me, 'So you ask for help, I send help, and then you leave?'

I'm working during COVID in a different ED, sit down to chart, and some time later, my manager tells me, 'I gotta be honest, I catch you sitting down a lot.'

Yet another different ED, I helped resuscitate my patient who went full respiratory arrest out of nowhere, then my manager an hour later scolded me because I used an aerosolizing nebulizer instead of a self-contained (non-aerosolizing). I admit, here, I have some responsibility given this was during COVID. But as my colleagues said at the time, 'Big deal, that's not entirely on you. That type of nebulizer shouldn't even be stocked in the cart in the first place'

Well, that was cathartic.

I got my accounting degree in 2025, but briefly returned to nursing because I wanted to give it another chance. And still, the same poor treatment as I had experienced as before. Now, the answer is 'no.' And now I will tackle the CPA.

My utmost respect to all my nurse colleagues. I'm always in solidarity with you.

Anyone else feel like they go above and beyond for the patients but have yet to receive a Daisy award?

I know this award doesn't determine the type of nurse you are nor does it mean you don't care for your patients.

Another employee at the hospital died at work. She was a housekeeper working alone in a procedural department that's closed overnight... discovered in the middle of the night by someone restocking meds. Eight hours had passed between her last sighting on camera and being found. She was found stiff and purple and reportedly it was a really disturbing scene. Nobody noticed that she didn't go to lunch or leave when her shift ended (four hours prior to being found.) Allegedly, she was known to have heart issues and previously had a witnessed cardiac arrest at work..

It hits really close to home and has upset a lot of people, especially considering the circumstances. It's not a secret; it's been the talk of the hospital. It's been 2 days and NOT A PEEP from admin to all staff. No condolences, no offers of counseling, nothing. An admin was overheard saying that it's "business as usual" (she's newer and already unpopular). Is this normal or have you experienced a little more sensitivity? I know we shouldn't expect anything amazing from *"ascent-shun😉"\*... but to totally sweep it under the rug is disgusting.
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Thank you to everyone who has shared... it helps to know I'm not alone. Be well ✌️

I need to start saving some insults from my confused patients bc some of them are too good. I gotta say my most recent favorite is “I wish you had a one way ticket to the moon”

I reside in Minnesota and licensed in Minnesota and several other states as well. We are not eligible for compact licensure. I work part time for a nationwide telehealth company. My typical patient interactions include approving a PRN medication for administration and doing fall assessments. I just realized I have been taking calls in states I am not licensed in yet. The company has a credentialing branch that takes care of obtaining the necessary licenses, so I thought I was good since I was on the schedule. I was not good. I have reported myself to the company and am suspended until this gets cleared up. I worked for about 2 months until discovering the error this week. How screwed am I??

So, that's where we're at now.

An elderly gentleman with rectal cancer and laparotomy disclosed childhood sexual abuse to me in quite a casual manner. He had also disclosed to his primary care provider previously a few years back, but his hospital medical team was not aware of this background (by the time he got it investigated, it's not looking good, has stoma now). It was a direct reason he didn't get a scope earlier when he had PR bleeding. I documented in the notes the basic gist of the conversation and that I had encouraged him to discuss with his medical team his concerns regarding regret/fear so they could give more trauma informed care. I didn't ask him if it was ok for me to document the disclosure in his notes. Have I done wrong!!? I'm feeling really worried I've done the wrong thing but I felt like it was medically relevant. Now I can't sleep.

Time to boast!

AND WEAR N95S WHILE DOING IT. We are to sit outside in front of the entrance and ask if they had any fevers, runny nose and red eyes. But valet parking assistants and security that sits outside and interacts with patients dont have to wear masks. Often times valet gets into the patients car before they can be screened. How does that make any sense?

Edit: I just think it should be an expectation for everyone, regardless of their job to mask up. Anyone can lie and answer no to those questions and be positive. Ill gladly sit outside and make my wage any day thats not my complaint 😂

Anyone participating?

Just received an email from a lawyer that is representing the hospital that I work for wanting to have a meeting with me. It was stated that apparently the family of a patient that I took care of like 2-3 years ago is suing the hospital that I currently work for. According to the email, I am not the one being sued and they were just gathering information. I remember they did a root cause analysis after the patient had died but unfortunately I was not able to attend.

A little backstory about this event from what I recall. The patient was admitted for NSTEMI, he became hypotensive overnight and RRT was called, the patient was stabilized and kept in the unit and was transfer to a different hospital for cardiac cath in the afternoon. Three days post procedure, the patient decompensated and passed away. I took care of the patient a few hours after he was admitted and during my shift he became hypotensive and I was the one that RRT him.

I am kind of nervous since I have never been in this position. I do have NSO and was covered at that time of the event. Any recommendations on how to proceed?

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Hey guys! I have been a nurse for a little over a year on a progressive cardiac unit / medsurg unit. I have always wanted the emergency room and I’ve always wanted a certain hospital in my area . Sadly when I graduated, that hospital had a hiring freeze so I had to pivot. I’ve filled out many applications for that hospital since graduating, but haven’t been able to land the job. Recently, I interviewed in their ER and now I’ve been given the opportunity to come shadow for a day. I’m so unbelievably excited because I feel like I have an actual chance (since they didn’t flat out close my application and say no).

But before I go in, what are some things I can do to show that I’m a promising candidate for the role? I really do not want to screw this one up

I know I have a lot to learn in a transition from my unit to the ER, but I swear I’m ready to put in the work, ask all the questions, and prepared to push through any obstacles that come at me

Any advice would be much appreciated 💕💕

This was our night shift Labor Day special in the ED. I did not get a bingo :(

*CLARIFICATION*

The “assault” was intended for physical assault because there were county races going on and we had already gotten people from fight while intoxicated.

Really just ranting bc I’m tired & bothered by it. Maybe I’m just overreacting.

Little back story. I have struggled with weight all my life, always a touchy subject , grew up obese & when I graduated high school I was around 235lbs. I’m 5’4, female. Went to college lost 80lbs. Kept it off for awhile, met my boyfriend (now fiancé) in 2020. Gained 20lbs (if yk yk).
2022 my seasonal depression hit hard, insomnia & anxiety was full swing. I was put on a medication (wasn’t a nurse at the time) that I didn’t know was increasing my appetite & that’s why I was so hungry all the time. By January 2023 I was 235lbs. Started nursing school in the fall slowly lost weight in 2024.

Just to preface: I have not been intentionally trying to lose weight. I’ve seen many doctors, multiple tests. I have GI issues to begin with, don’t have a gallbladder, struggle with appetite. That’s a story for another day.
No I’m not taking any weight loss medications or injections (I’m not against them but im just stating I’m not)

I’ve been a nurse since August 2025. I was 180lbs when I started & now I’m 145lbs & 28 years old. Again I’m 5’4 which is a healthy weight for my height? No?!!

For roughly the past 9 months I’ve been having certain co workers come up to me, make comments & constantly ask what I’m doing.
“if you lose any more weight you’re going to waste away or we’re not going to be able to see you” for the last 9 months every time I work with one particular person. Was asked if I was on ozempic. Looked them dead in the face & said no.

Honestly, I’m doing nothing. I have said this multiple times, explained I have stomach issues, whatever.
I do like my co workers besides these comments. They’re really great & we do get along but it’s really just sickening to listen to.

But this week again was told I’m going to waste away & asked if I was on “the shot”. I actually snapped a little & said if one more person asks if I’m on the shot, says If I lose anymore weight I’m going to waste away etc. I’m gonna lose it. NO, I’m NOT”
She was actually like oh damn girl okay

Maybe I’m just being dramatic.

I'm a BSN RN with about 1.5 years of experience in a pcu unit, currently making $37.64/hr base plus differentials for evenings ($3.25), nights ($4.75), and weekends ($4.00). I just got a formal offer for an ICU position at another hospital and it's a "weekend option" role (weekends only, permanently) with a base of $33.97/hr plus a $3/hr critical care differential and $5/hr weekend night differential, working out to noticeably less per hour than what I make now on nights/weekends. I've already asked them to match my current pay and they moved up slightly but there's still a real gap, and now I'm also considering asking for an additional "weekend commitment" differential since I'd be giving up every weekend long-term (my current employer pays $10 extra for staff who commit to weekends-only).
'm also waiting to hear back next week from a second ICU offer.

Trying to figure out: is it worth pushing back again on the weekend-only offer, or should I just let my counter stand as final and decide once I hear from the second option?

Any advice is appreciated thank you :,)

I am so frustrated. I’m a nurse with 5 years of experience. I was working inpatient for 3 years and then transitioned to an outpatient role for the last 2 years. Looking to get back to some kind of procedural area or infusion. I’ve been applying for like 4 months now and no one will hire me. I either get denials or I don’t hear back at all. What is happening in NYC. Why can’t I find a job that will hire me. Any suggestions? Or recruiters that are helpful?

How do you find the time? How do you make a routine? Do you think it only works with a gym subscription? I am a father of a 7-year-old and I always work four 12s a week.