MeganMN

MeganMN

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  1. Are Sanitized N95 Masks Safe for Reuse?

    MeganMN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have not seen any responses about resting masks. Our facility is issuing us up to three masks. We wear a mask for an entire shift, then turn it in. The next day, we use a new mask for the entire...

  2. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    MeganMN replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In a few years, the employees will say, "remember that nurse that used to work here, the one who quit?" . Your family will say, "I love you and am glad you put yourself and us first." Which is more...

  3. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    MeganMN replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    @Gingerpup I have a great primary MD who absolutely was concerned about my risk from this. He completed all of the FMLA paperwork. I got 12 weeks off. I know it may affect how my co-workers feel...

  4. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    MeganMN replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am on FMLA right now for the same. It is okay. Do not feel guilty. I had hoped that being high risk for complications would trigger the hospital to put me on phone triage or something, but I ended...

  5. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    MeganMN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh, please do not feel guilty! My husband are having these conversations daily. I do not know what is going to happen to us. My husband works at.home and watches our three young kids while I work. We...

  6. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    MeganMN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do not know but it makes me terribly sad and angry. None of us agreed to die for our jobs. My husband and I talked about that at length. When he signed up for the military, he did potentially agree...

  7. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    MeganMN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I felt this way too. I am anxious even now about when I have to go back. The anxiety is ultimately what brought me down and made me decide to take a leave of absence. It absolutely sickens me to...

  8. Expanded FMLA and Sick Act - Not for Health Care providers?

    MeganMN replied to WInurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hmm. Why would part time mean you are not eligible? Does your state have any protection for you as being high risk for complications from Covid?

  9. Expanded FMLA and Sick Act - Not for Health Care providers?

    MeganMN replied to WInurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is my understanding that health care workers are not included under the new law. Do you have the option to meet with your doctor and get approval for FMLA under the original standards? Why do you...

  10. Considering Quitting my Job

    MeganMN replied to Marianna5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you have an opportunity to take a leave of absence? That may be an option. If you quit or take a leave, I would discuss with your doctor about getting a letter stating that you are at increased...

  11. Don’t want to work during Covid-19

    MeganMN replied to boneknuckleskin's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am in a similar position. I am on FMLA for now. I am not sure what will happen after that. One day at a time. My priority right now is my kids and

  12. avoid the virus a nurse

    MeganMN replied to Richard Figgins's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is such a struggle. I am not over 60, but am at high risk of complications. I am off work now on FMLA for a bit but struggling with it. My hospital was not going to do anything for high risk...

  13. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    MeganMN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You cannot even imagine how much I needed to hear this right now! I am also at high risk of com applications and have been struggling with what to do. I ultimately decided to take a leave of absence...