SleepyRN

SleepyRN specializes in Acute care.

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1. Vaccine in Elderly patients (80-90s)?

   SleepyRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   Hi. I was wondering if any of the geriatric RNs, such as SNF RNs, have seen their patients in very advanced age (90s) get the COVID vaccine? Did they tolerate it well? Any extreme side

2. Time off of work if high risk-FMLA, PTO, etc.?

   SleepyRN replied to SleepyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Perhaps ask your PCP? I believe it is up to the doctor to decide if your condition is considered a “serious” illness. Good luck with your decisions. Stay

3. Time off of work if high risk-FMLA, PTO, etc.?

   SleepyRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   How is your employer handling you staying Away from your unit if you high risk health wise? Are they making use PTO, FMLA, etc? Are they allowed you to temporarily work on a less risky floor? It...

4. Acute COVID, What We're Seeing

   SleepyRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   MunoRN, have you seen any patients started on hydroxychloroquine/Plaqenil? Does it seem to be

5. Between a Rock and a Hard Place

   SleepyRN replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry you’re going through this. Ironic because we would never tell our patients to work when sick and contagious. My workplace has a similar point system. speaking from experience, some employers...