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[Puppy Lips]

The other nurse was totally unreasonable and childish. I would not want her working on my case.

[chrystaltree]

@Sage04 

I agree.  I think she was sure he'd just tell her to go and he'd  take her place.  She might have made plans before she even asked him.  Hence the childish behavior.   

[LTT1]

@chrystaltree 

It's a shame...sounds like the woman has mental problems.

[qualitygal]

He owed her nothing.  She needs to get a grip and grow up.  How childish of her to have that behavior.  Good for your husband.  

[CalminHeart]

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@RetRN wrote:

There are two sides to every story and we are only getting one here. 

Why is he there on a vacation day? That was not allowed when I worked.

I think he was setting himself up for problems, he probably should have been escorted out.

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This!

[CalminHeart]

Wow, the wife is naturally biased and heard only his side and everyone jumps all over the other nurse.

He knows the workload is crazy and could have responded with a little compassion and then ended the conversation. 

He could have planned ahead and taken journals home the prior day or read them online.

It was a day off. Stay home and spend time with his wife/family.  I'm sure he could find good things to do at home. Days off are important for mental and physical health...and we all know nurses are overworked.

I say this as someone who worked 60+ hours a week in the office for years. I took work home too. 

I gave up my Type A style when I retired and it's been magical for my physical and mental health as well as relationships with friends and family.

If only I could go back in time and set some boundaries for myself.

[Sage04]

Reading comprehension.

[Tupper52]

 I also did this same job.  I would love to hear this story from perspective of the other nurse involved