pregnant nurse in LTC

[sparkles_2221]

I Work in a nursing home 3rd shift on the weekends. I am newly pregnant about 6-7 weeks. I won't see the doctor for about another week or two. I just found out that one of our residents has MRSA in their urine. We straight cath him once a shift. I was curious if i should be taking care of him? Also with cold and flu starting soon what kind of residents should I try and avoid taking care of while i'm pregnant? Thanks in advance

[CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN]

Everyone will tell you to talk to your doc on this.

I've had 4 kids now and work LTC for all of my pregnancies. If you were to avoid all residents with MRSA, VRE, Cdiff, a cought, the flu....you wouldn't be able to work at all.

You just need to take the same precautions you take normally.

[PICNICRN, BSN, RN]

Universal precautions will protect you from most things so make sure you are using your PPE as required by protocol. The big ones are CMV, Rubella, and Chickenpox/shingles if you do not have "immunity". TALK TO YOUR DOC!

And rmemeber, pregnant nurses have been working in all areas for a long time!

[PICNICRN, BSN, RN]

Oh , and congratulations!!!

[scribblerpnp]

If you are concerned about the flu, being pregnant is not a contraindication for the flu vaccine (the one given IM), so you may wish to consider it. Pregnancy IS a contraindication for the nasal spray flu vaccine.

[Nascar nurse, ASN, RN]

Everyone will tell you to talk to your doc on this.

I've had 4 kids now and work LTC for all of my pregnancies. If you were to avoid all residents with MRSA, VRE, Cdiff, a cought, the flu....you wouldn't be able to work at all.

Or go to the grocery store, or out to eat, or touch your other kids/nieces/nephews, etc. At least at work you have a chance of knowing what you are exposed to. Those grocery store carts, etc are a LOT scarier!

Congrats