There wasn’t much left of her shift when Lorrianna got a call from the staffing department. “Nurses’ station. This is Charge Nurse Lorrianna speaking. How can I help you?” She answered with as much perkiness as she could manage after a double shift and knowing the call usually meant staffing shortage. “Good evening, Lorrianna!” Stephanie replied, sounding like she was well rested, had a break, or a great caffeine boost. At least someone did, Lorrianna thought with a scowl. “What can the humble CICU do for you this fine…” She paused to look at her watch. “.. 5:45 p.m. which means 15 minutes left on the shift, Steph?”“I see here you are about to come off your shift, but 2 of the nurses there are finishing a double. I hate to ask this, but….” She seemed to pause, and Lorrianna knew before she even finished what the outcome of this call was going to be. “Actually, 3 nurses and 1 charge nurse coming off a double, but please allow me to answer you before you even finish. I will fill in
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