Laurie Rice

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

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“This IS the Unimaginable Future” by Laurie Rice

Submitted to Contest #234

This IS the Unimaginable Future For my birthday last year I had a friends and family get together and, together, we created a 365 link, colorful, paper chain. On the day the last link is torn, I will start my retirement after 43 years as an RN. Given that I never intended to become an RN, or do anything in medicine, it is somewhat shocking to think how fast the time has gone and how far off course from my original goal I have strayed. Oh well, still time for a second run at the first goal but, before I sign off from nursing, ...

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“Confounding Outcome” by Laurie Rice

Submitted to Contest #183

The e-mail arrived from the nursing board of review. Dear Ms. Davis, As was recently discussed, your unprofessional behavior of January 25th, 2023 has been brought before the board. Please know that the board takes these concerns very seriously and, given the code of conduct signed by each employee upon hire, it is the expectation of this board that said code will be honored. It has been noted that you have had an exemplary career as a Registered Nurse for 41 years to include nomination for Nurse of the year 201...

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