ML1376, I understand how you feel. Initially I took unofficial unpaid leave because it was too hard for me to just leave. Shortly after I send my resignation notice without working two weeks. I know the situation with PPE was only getting worse at my...
Marianna5 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in COVID
I am in the same boat here. Realistically speaking the majority of jobs in healthcare will always involve exposure to COVID patients in the future. Bedside nursing is the most intense in terms of exposure. Having preexisting condition I don't know wh...
Marianna5 replied to theoneandonly's topic in COVID
Nurse SMS, Thank you for your kind and wise words. We have to support each other no matter how we express themselves and deal with this situation. I left my job due to lack of PPE, but I am regrouping and buying my own PPE and hoping to return to bed...
Marianna5 replied to theoneandonly's topic in COVID
Theoneandonly, Thank you for sharing this information. I think you just tried to warn people with preexisting conditions. I left my job without finishing up 2 week notice. I couldn't stand the cavalier attitude of my coworkers. Nurses from COVID unit...
Marianna5 replied to theoneandonly's topic in COVID
Theoneandonly, Thank you sharing your experience with us. I know a lot of nurse wonder what is really happening in these hot spots because situation is not overly crazy yet in some states. I totally agree with you with the grim predictions about the ...
Hello, I understand your feelings. I had chemotherapy 2 years ago. I don't believe my immune system will sustain constant onslaught of the viral exposure working without proper PPEs. I am turning my 2 week notice in. I can afford to be out of work...
Does anybody know what qualifies you for FMLA ? I had a chemotherapy 2 years ago but stable currently. Will call my oncologist tomorrow to find out about it but he is not a compassionate kind and probably will deny any assistance for me to go on FMLA...
Thank you for your response. I don't think it is going to work because we are in a crisis situation and CDC released this bandanas/scarves guidelines...
Thank you, guys. I still don't know what to do. Older mom here with young kids and immunocompromised health. In a few months it will be either apocalyptic situation here or the government gets things under certain control, producing PPE for healthcar...
I just read new updates on our PPE policy - no N95 masks for taking care of covid patients except for certain procedures. Last time I worked we were still allowed to wear N95 (one per shift). I am turning my 2 week notice in... Do you think there wil...
Thank you. I tried to discuss with coworkers about our pay if we get sick, lack of PPE, etc. It was not received well, I was told it is a part of the job and I knew what I was getting into when choosing nursing. I see a lot of cavalier attitudes am...
