Considering Quitting my Job

GoodNP · Mar 28, 2020

10 hours ago, SansNom said:
My hospital is allowing universal surgical masks for staff now, but N95 are reserved for "aerosol-generating procedures".
Honestly, unless we're totally being lied to and this virus is airborne, I'm okay with surgical masks. If, in fact, we are totally being lied to and this thing is airborne, then honestly we're all kind of screwed anyway and I'm not sure it matters all that much at this point.
But do what you need to in order to feel safe for you and yours.

Agreed.

Who knows how comparable this is to covid19, but for influenza aerosols surgical masks not inferior to n95:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190903134732.htm

Also, I've been thinking the one time use and disposal of these supplies is unnecessary and extremely wasteful. Sure there are "best practices", but isn't there also a time for "good enough practices"? How many respirators and masks would we have today if we were being a little more frugal from the beginning. Going through 6 months of supplies in one week?

Initially I was angry with my clinic for not providing more masks to us. However, when there are no masks, what are they supposed to do? The government and private companies are working to manufacture supplies for PPE and testing. We'll have what need very soon.

Lilysart · Mar 28, 2020

I am not confident there will be supplies when we need them. I gave my 2 weeks notice citing personal reasons. Our doctors are advised to use diapers for masks. Give me a break.

It'sYaGirlK, CNA, LPN · Mar 28, 2020

16 minutes ago, Lilysart said:
Our doctors are advised to use diapers for masks. Give me a break.

I have no words..it’s scary out here

Workitinurfava, BSN, RN · Mar 28, 2020

Atleast you will be alive to get another job once this thing blows over.

ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN · Mar 28, 2020

7 hours ago, Lilysart said:
I am not confident there will be supplies when we need them. I gave my 2 weeks notice citing personal reasons. Our doctors are advised to use diapers for masks. Give me a break.

WOW!. And I was complaining about my job wanting us to re-use our masks.

OUxPhys, BSN, RN · Mar 28, 2020

If your board of nursing wants to reprimand you for not wanting to work in a situation where you are not adequately protected then you may want to find another state to work in.

Rungal BSN RN · Mar 28, 2020

There will not be any repercussions to your license, and as far as I know you don’t need a reason for why you are resigning. As long as you give two weeks that’s all that’s required. True, you may not be rehired to that unit or facility in the future, but there will be so many nursing jobs you will find one when you are ready. You need yo do what is right for you. That is hard for nurses as it’s in our DNA to help despite the conditions. Best wishes to you. Stay safe.

cubby777 · Mar 28, 2020

On 3/27/2020 at 11:42 AM, SansNom said:
My hospital is allowing universal surgical masks for staff now, but N95 are reserved for "aerosol-generating procedures".
Honestly, unless we're totally being lied to and this virus is airborne, I'm okay with surgical masks. If, in fact, we are totally being lied to and this thing is airborne, then honestly we're all kind of screwed anyway and I'm not sure it matters all that much at this point.
But do what you need to in order to feel safe for you and yours.

Why do they think the virus isn't airborne? Early on, the CDC authorities said that it hangs in the air for 3 hours..someoe with CV19 sneezes & it's not airborne???

cubby777 · Mar 28, 2020

15 hours ago, GoodNP said:
Agreed.
Who knows how comparable this is to covid19, but for influenza aerosols surgical masks not inferior to n95:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190903134732.htm
Also, I've been thinking the one time use and disposal of these supplies is unnecessary and extremely wasteful. Sure there are "best practices", but isn't there also a time for "good enough practices"? How many respirators and masks would we have today if we were being a little more frugal from the beginning. Going through 6 months of supplies in one week?
Initially I was angry with my clinic for not providing more masks to us. However, when there are no masks, what are they supposed to do? The government and private companies are working to manufacture supplies for PPE and testing. We'll have what need very soon.

20% of nurses taking care of covid19 patients in New York are sick. Your idea for "good enough practices" to reuse masks is really not good enough!

cubby777 · Mar 28, 2020

12 hours ago, Lilysart said:
I am not confident there will be supplies when we need them. I gave my 2 weeks notice citing personal reasons. Our doctors are advised to use diapers for masks. Give me a break.

Good for you! Actually, 2 weeks notice is not really required. Get out of there now!

cubby777 · Mar 28, 2020

On 3/27/2020 at 10:19 AM, Marianna5 said:
I just read new updates on our PPE policy - no N95 masks for taking care of covid patients except for certain procedures. Last time I worked we were still allowed to wear N95 (one per shift). I am turning my 2 week notice in...
Do you think there will be repercussions for your license of quitting the job in this time even with 2 weeks notice?

2 weeks notice is not required..if you quit, you don't owe them anything. They don't have control over your license either.

angelberry · Mar 28, 2020

I recommend submitting these stories o to your local paper/news station (name withheld of course). Tucker Carlson read some letters from nurses on television and it was very compelling.

The diaper thing is unbelievable! I believe YOU. But the recommendation? Absolutely unreal!!