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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

NurseBlaq, Thank you for your words.

Very good point about military and nurses!

Good idea. Thank you!

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...

Hello Everybody, I expect the working conditions to deteriorate soon. I do not feel we are compensated enough for what this epidemic will bring. My childcare cost will go up providing anybody wants to watch my kids knowing I take care of very sick ...

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 am thinking how to word the reason for leaving.

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...

I am so glad you guys have recovered! We need to hear it. The fear of unknown is just building up. I think it is the best for people in healthcare - to get it and get over it. So far the consensus is that there is immunity after the illness.

I am glad you are all feeling better! Thank you for posting this.

Sorry, I am feeling very stressed out right now. My husband works at the ED. I am a cancer survivor. We do have mortgage, etc. I do believe the employers should offer not only reassurance but pay increase depending on work load and workman's compensa...

Schools are closed. I am loosing a babysitter. She feels it is too risky to watch our kids and come to our house. Grandparents are not watching our kids any longer for their own safety. I reached the point where I don't care about the money and the j...