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1. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   Thanks I appreciate it. I actually have run into the nurse that was so awful to me. She was the exact opposite....she asked how I was doing and told me to "take care of myself". Not sure if someone spoke to her about her behavior. I had thought o...

2. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   The only reason I signed it is because it basically just stated the facts. Otherwise I would have never signed it. It said it is recommended that I get the note from the doctor, etc... think she was doing it as much to cover herself since I later f...

3. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   I sure hope so. We already now have have 5 nurses and one secretary from our unit out with COVID. So we are very short. Nurses are being texted every day asking to come in for bonus so that means they may be working 4-5 days of 12-14 hour shifts o...

4. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   Thanks for your support. It looks like I will not have to go on the floor period because, due to an autoimmune chronic condition that I live with I am more at risk. So my doctor is going to write a note stating that it is "not advisable" according ...

5. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   Not much has happened. I had sent a message to my manager saying I was upset about how things were handled and that I'd like to take with her about it. When I saw her at work the other day she said we would meet at some point but agreed that it was...

6. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   I hope so. I have no problem floating but not when I am at risk unnecessarily.

7. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   That is a good point! Our hospital is in chaos right now. Huge turnover so I'm sure this got overlooked. But I am not going to risk my own safety for this oversight.

8. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   This is true, but I had no idea that I couldn't tolerate wearing the hood since I had never tried it. I understand that they need documentation, now, but the way it was handled was unprofessional and intimidation.

9. Unable to wear N95 or papr

   runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

   I hope you're right. I don't want to go drawing attention to myself but I feel that I am an easy target as someone to be bullied/intimidated due to my size and that if I don't do something....this will happen again in some other form. The new manage...

10. Unable to wear N95 or papr

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

    Thanks for the support. I just hope one of my doctors will be willing to write a note stating that I am unable to wear the papr or what would be better if they just excused me to my chronic condition that weakens my immune system. I never know how ...

11. Unable to wear N95 or papr

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

    Unfortunately it's not a union hospital. My manager actually messaged me this morning to see if I would come in to work another floor for bonus! This is after they told me to get a note first. I messaged her back asking to speak with her as soon a...

12. Unable to wear N95 or papr

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

    Unfortunately I don't work in a union hospital.

13. Unable to wear N95 or papr

    runner502 posted a topic in COVID

    I had a horrible experience yesterday. I was asked to float to the covid unit. I told them that I was fit tested and failed the test for N95, so they said I had to wear a Papr. Well, I got up to the floor and they couldn't find any hoods. Meanwhil...

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    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

    That sounds exactly like me! I have learned the hard way over the years that it's better to think things through before reacting. I am sure they will not be able to keep this up for long because they are losing staff either they quit or they are ge...

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    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in COVID

    Thanks for the support. Believe me I know HR is not my friend! I am probably going to wait it out and see if this is really just temporary. But, if it continues and the working conditions don't change I will probably start looking for another plac...