Nurses, Say Thank You to Ebola Nurses, Patients, Those Speaking Out
Talk of Ebola is all over the news. In recent weeks, we've all watched as the crisis has unfolded. We've seen the devastating effects of this deadly virus. Let's not forget the impact it has had on some of our own. Let's take this time to express our support, appreciation, and well-wishes to those nurses who have been personally affected by this health crisis.
Over the past months, the people of West Africa have been dealing with the Ebola crisis. In spite of the efforts of doctors and nurses from around the world who have traveled to Africa to assist in treating of Ebola patients, the number of newly diagnosed and fatalities keeps growing. The deadly virus has now worked its way across western Africa and the rest of the world.
The virus moved into the United States in late September with the first confirmed United States Ebola diagnosis in Texas, Thomas Duncan. Despite medical care, Mr. Duncan became the first Ebola fatality in the US, just a week after diagnosis.
Many nurses in Dallas were deeply involved in caring for Mr. Duncan. Unfortunately, two of those nurses became infected with the Ebola virus and are now hospitalized. Dallas Nurse Nina Pham, the first person to contract the virus in the United States, is now a patient at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Amber Vinson, the second Dallas nurse to contract Ebola, is a patient at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. We must also remember the nurses in Africa who have cared for many Ebola patients.
Since the Ebola issues in Dallas, many nurses have spoken out about breaches in protocol. Some have done so anonymously, while one nurse had the courage to speak out in an interview on national television. These nurse are motivated by a sense of nursing professionalism and a desire to provide safe, quality care to all patients.
Take This Opportunity to Say "Thank You" To All The Nurses Who Have Been Involved In The Ebola Crisis
Nurses who have cared for Ebola patients, either in the United States or across the globe. These nurses have willingly and knowingly placed themselves in harm's way dealing with a deadly virus, because this is what nurses do. Every day nurses are among the first responders, the first line of defense, advocates for their patients. The Ebola crisis has just magnified the importance of nurses.
Nurses who cared for Ebola patients and are now patients. These are nurses who worked diligently to provide compassionate and quality care for Ebola patients. Of course Nina and Amber are "close to home", but let's also remember the number of nurses around the world who have also contracted the virus.
Nurses who are speaking out about policy and protocol breaches. By speaking out against unsafe practices when caring for Ebola patients, these nurses are willing to put their jobs on the line in order to potentially prevent coworkers and others from contracting the virus. Thank you for your courage.
Nurses....we salute all of you who have been personally touched by the Ebola crisis. We support you and applaud your efforts. Nina, Amber, and other nurses who contracted the virus "in the line of duty", our prayers, well wishes, and healing thoughts are with each of you.
Please help us thank these wonderful nurses by posting your words of support, gratitude, and appreciation.
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Great news that both Nina and Amber,according to report on CNN are both
Ebola free and that Nina is on her way back to her home!. Now it seems that we have another MD infected in New York,and now they are searching for cross exposure,while he had been back from the Hot Region. In response to this latest dx. The NY and NJ have passed rules that will place any and all Health Care Workers returning form the Hot Region to be quarantine for 21 days? Just how dependable is temp or fever? I for one always have a sub normal temp. So
i can and do present with sx of infection, including elevated CBC in some cases. Is there any other early signs or labs that that we can find prior to fever?. Also once these medical workers are "cured of eboa" they could work with active ebola without danger of re-infection?
All our Brother and Sisters working as Health Care Workers. Please be careful and also be very assertive and keep looking out for you and your comrades. Mean while we on the sidelines will keep you in our prayers.
Thanks so much for stepping out and showing the true "hearts" of nurses. We care for those in need. We love and sympathize with those sick and in pain. We strive to heal. We crave joy and good health for young and old. We see how precious every single life is. And we will do no harm to those we care for.....I have prayed for you everyday and I thank God for answered prayers! all my Love
Thank you all Nurses and Doctors helping the Ebola patients may the lord Jesus Christ bless you all abundantly, and heal as many that are infected by this virulent virus Ebola
Thanks to all the nurses who dedicate themselves to the care of ebola patients. I wish I were young enough and healthy enough to join you because I admire your courage and using your nursing skills to treat the patients with ebola. You are demonstrating that ebola can be cured because you have decreased the death rate dramatically and that the disease is not easily transmitted to those who can, and do, take proper precautions. Please do not let the attention-grabbing, fear-mongering politicians (and military leaders) deter you from the great work you are doing.
God bless all of the brave nurses who step up to the plate and treat ebola patients. You truly inspire my nursing team and you inspire me to be a more compassionate nurse. Mahalo Nui Loa for all that you do.
Specializes in ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg.
Thank you for having the courage to take care of people suffering from Ebola despite the risks. And for those who have been unfortunate to have contracted Ebola, I send my prayers out to you for a speedy recovery.
Thank you to all the nurses who put themselves at risk to care for these fragile and frightened patients. Thank you for being a symbol of what it means to be a nurse. You are all heroes!
Specializes in LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor..
If I was young enough, healthy enough, and had the money to travel there, I would go too. I actually wanted to perform missionary nursing, and yours is front line. God Bless you all. You all deserve praise IMHO.
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Great news that both Nina and Amber,according to report on CNN are both
Ebola free and that Nina is on her way back to her home!. Now it seems that we have another MD infected in New York,and now they are searching for cross exposure,while he had been back from the Hot Region. In response to this latest dx. The NY and NJ have passed rules that will place any and all Health Care Workers returning form the Hot Region to be quarantine for 21 days? Just how dependable is temp or fever? I for one always have a sub normal temp. So
i can and do present with sx of infection, including elevated CBC in some cases. Is there any other early signs or labs that that we can find prior to fever?. Also once these medical workers are "cured of eboa" they could work with active ebola without danger of re-infection?