I have been a nurse for roughly 10 years where I started out as an LPN for 2 years and went on to get my RN. I worked almost 5 years in Urgent Care but left because I wanted to continue to learn...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation
Very informative video from an ICU doctor at Cornell University who is working with Covid 19 patients. It is long but very much worth watching and informative. It did put my mind at ease some but I...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation
I understand. You feel so much guilt leaving your co workers behind but really you need to make sure you are there to take care of your family. As nurses we are dispensable and if we leave someone...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation
That is obsurd! How in the world would you know they are positive when many times they have no symptoms while contagious and when there are not enough tests being done?! Its craziness and not exactly...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation
I have two young kids that I worry about as well. Cases in my state have kids as young as 6 months with this virus. I would hate to unknowingly bring this home to my kids. At such a crossroad right...
I am curious to find out if anyone has decided to leave their current job due to the risk of this virus? I work in the Emergency Department and we are now being asked to reuse PPE and to prepare for a...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to cin808's topic in Nursing Career
I can relate. I am really struggling at work and all I am exposed to in the ER. I have had many days where I cry on my way home and say I didn't know I was signing up for this. I am so fearful to get...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in School
Can I ask what state you work in? That is awesome that you are basically making the same amount with no daycare cost. Yeah, I'm not sure my body can keep up with the ER pace for long. I'm wearing...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in School
I have no idea how to reply to people specifically as I just started using this forum. I really appreciate all the responses. It sounds like it would be very good for my family once the kids are all...
Tirednurseandmomma14 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in School
Thank you everyone for your insight-I really appreciate it. I think it might be a good idea to either shadow a school nurse or become a sub. I've noticed while looking at positions that the most I...