Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

[CardiacDork]

This will be my first experience being a nurse during what could turn out to be a catagory 3 hurricane. I work ON the coast. My hospital literally has a view of the entire beach. I'll be there as the storm is making landfall.

Any other nurse experience being a nurse on duty while a hurricane is hitting? What was your experience like?

Im also concerned because I feel going to work is mandatory and I'm not sure what to do with my mom whom is a senior now and has no one else but me here in Texas.

[painreliever]

I have worked hurricane duty. Bring everything you need as you may be there longer than you expect. Generally, whoever is there when the hurricane hits will be there until the weather breaks and travel is safe. Also, you will not be allowed to leave until your replacement is actually on the unit. If you do not come when scheduled (outside of the time when travel is not possible), you can be charged with patient abandonment and lose your job, and potentially lose your license. Keep that in mind every time a similar situation comes up. Good luck.