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A few in our state but right now I am likely seeing a once in a lifetime silence in the hospital. Rooms empty, ED green, only a handful of staff on. The staff are all guessing the trajectory of the curve that will take place. There are silly jokes, a sudden abundance of food in the staff room, and frank conversations about what's to come. We are all hoping the everyday person will do what's right and needed, as hard as it will be, else no amount of preparation from us will help and we will end up on a curve similar to Italy.

It probably won't settle down for a good few months, if not a year. It's probably better to get into the system sooner than later, especially if what is happening in Italy happens elsewhere. I was lucky enough to start a month ago but the nurses in my ward still have the time to precept and guide new grads, we even had students a week ago. The senior nurses are a different story, as they are running around planning and preparing, but even then they'll still help when possible. Plus, theres never been a more unique time to learn how to nurse.