HiddenAngels

HiddenAngels

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  1. Informed employer I was going to NYC to help with COVID crisis and was threatened to be reported for pt abandonment

    HiddenAngels replied to Butterflygrl38's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Next time be creative, don't tell them what you are doing... "Jealousy in the air tonight I can

  2. COVID-19 Freebies, Discounts, and Resources for Nurses and Medical Professionals

    HiddenAngels replied to Brian S.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    Separate r/o Covid, from +Covid, and NonCovid. Separate nurses based on preexisting conditions (pregnancy immunocompromised), place these nurses with noncovid. Have your PPE ready and let staff know...

  3. COVID-19 Freebies, Discounts, and Resources for Nurses and Medical Professionals

    HiddenAngels replied to Brian S.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    Really?

  4. Are Sanitized N95 Masks Safe for Reuse?

    HiddenAngels replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Dang, maybe plan to take at least one break so you can get a drink of water. This is so sad that we have to weigh these decisions. When I wear this one I do take it off when I leave the unit for a...

  5. Why are some RNs rarely busy, while others are always busy

    HiddenAngels replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Finesse!

  6. Friends

    HiddenAngels replied to Luckyone13's topic in General Nursing

    You are too funny?... but I get it.. I had to force myself away from the ID

  7. Friends

    HiddenAngels replied to Luckyone13's topic in General Nursing

    As I was reading this was the first thing that popped in my mind. Why is the OP asking? That alone shows awareness that you have some doubt.. Be kind short and sweet but keep it

  8. Kern County ER Docs C-19

    HiddenAngels replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nice video! Loved the Maverick and Goose tag team! ? “let’s follow the science”? “decreasing our immune systems will cause disease spikes with furloughed doctors and nurses” (louder for the...

  9. ... we don't care... about nurses.

    HiddenAngels replied to wedontcare's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not surprised by this, in fact, I hope that nurses aren’t performing these jobs because we rely on what people think about

  10. This Covid19 has livened up Allnurses

    HiddenAngels replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I’m kind of new but was mostly just an observer of All of you you artist? for a couple of years, but with so much going on it’s great to see that I am not alone!

  11. COVID and return to work anxiety

    HiddenAngels replied to mermer_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ha ha, run like hell... No seriously, it’s really up to you. Since the anxiety is coming from Corona PPE (re: time, distance, shielding) check for sure with your institution and if it’s not...

  12. Too slow/stop the risk of infection is it better to rotate staff or keep the same staff on.

    HiddenAngels replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oooh excellent question! This was actually brought up when we first started seeing Covid patients. Reason being some of the nurses who left to go to other units due to Covid for health reasons...

  13. Consequences of Loneliness

    HiddenAngels replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Specialties

    I don’t know why, but this post reminds me of “Up” I loved how he handled social

  14. Advocating for Nurses: Allow Nurses Their Own PPE

    HiddenAngels replied to AmericanNurseAdvocates's topic in Disaster Preparation

    WOW!! It is such a disgrace that nurses were fired during this pandemic for such unjustifiable reasons as those stated above. This just shows the enormous abuse of power and ever extending glass...

  15. Covid-19: What Nurses Can Teach

    HiddenAngels replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes you are right, "how little we really know". The problem with this pandemic as it relates to us is what other information can we teach. What is accurate? The information that's put out there...

  16. Some nurses are performing janitor duties in their hospitals because of Coronavirus

    HiddenAngels replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, no, no, not a housekeeping hat too

  17. Do you have access to unrestricted PPE?

    HiddenAngels replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our PPE is available on the unit (N95, PAPR helmets and machines, scrubs). It reappeared a couple of weeks ago. Still don't think it's available on other floors within the hospital that are not...

  18. Is the Coronavirus beginning the breakdown of our society?

    HiddenAngels replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yea, same where I am.. I think this will change when they lift restrictions about who can/cannot be admitted during this

  19. What do people really think of RRT right after change of shift?

    HiddenAngels replied to Adrian007's topic in General Nursing

    Same, I've been on both ends.. I usually do stay to help realizing the oncoming nurse doesn't know the patient as well as I do. I do get pissed when someone gives me "the patient is fine" report and...

  20. PPE Skin Damage

    HiddenAngels replied to Laura Stokowski's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Glad you posted this and cannot wait to see some of the responses. This is why I was happy to wear the PAPR because of the tightness of the N95 straps also it is very hard to breathe through that...

  21. Being asked to come into school during the pandemic

    HiddenAngels replied to Hazel11's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Will you guys be separated? Cleaning in different areas? Will they give you mask? If so, you should be okay away from others, just keep good hand hygiene and wear your

  22. New Nurse now?

    HiddenAngels replied to kingjder263's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I will say this gently because I don't want any nurses to get riled up by me saying this , but when the country opens back up.. ooops there I said it,?.. When the country opens back up make sure you...

  23. JAMA: Management of Critically Ill Adults With COVID-19

    HiddenAngels replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So true, and this happens fast. I do keep my eye on the 02 sats and also am starting to hear more about the correlation with D-dimer, RBCs and such. Even tho I may get a pt that is r/o Covid I...

  24. Movement to Forgive Health Care Workers' Student Debt

    HiddenAngels replied to TracyColo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    yes please, instead of ??

  25. Just started job and I think I'm getting sick

    HiddenAngels replied to friendlyskies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Get tested! Either way if you have Covid or not, this is certainly not the time to take getting sick lightly for the sake of your health and others.. p.s. chicken noodle soup and tea with ginger and...