Beverly Poole

I work in Acute rehab and found out today that I will be pulled to screen patients at ED. I have anxiety and am terrified to leave my house let alone screen COVID patients. I am nearing the end of my career (I am 60) very healthy but loosing sleep over this. My husband is 63, and diabetic. I also have a daughter with CHD who is oxygen dependant who lives next door. I worry more for them than myself. I took last week off and am scheduled to return to work on Wednesday. I am a good nurse and love caring for my patients, but this situation was never in my plans or I would have signed up for ER or trauma, etc. I have worked in many different areas at different times but at this time in my career I chose a low stress area to end my nursing days. I do not feel like I have anything to prove or be a hero at this point. I feel that I will be putting my family at risk. I wish I could wake up from this nightmare. When I show up, there better be PPE or allow me to use my own or I will not do it. They can fire me. I have been at this hospital for twelve years without any disciplinary actions, write ups or complaints. Thanks for letting me vent. Prayers to all of my fellow nurses and stay safe.