theoneandonly

First I would like to state that I fully support nurses who have quit during this pandemic because they put their families lives and themselves first. A job is not worth your life. It's without question to say that their may be consequences for this action in regards to future career prospects. I wanted to get a general idea of what you guys think could be the consequences for quitting? Here's my take on it. Many Nursing schools are allowing their new grads an early start/release. Also many retired nurses are coming out of retirement and in to help with the pandemic. There are also many volunteers. My theory is that once this pandemic slows down, and things start to get back to normal, there will be an influx of job seekers, candidates, which will make it tougher to get a job or even an interview. Hospitals will not require as much staff as during the pandemic and their may even be layoffs. Also my theory is that many employers will look very negatively upon nurses who quit during a crises. They will view it as job abandonment. It's unlikely that the coronavirus will go away completely, just likely slow down in numbers. If an employer wants to hire you they may ask themselves, "Will this person run away next season when the numbers go back up again or during the next pandemic which is inevitable". It's a valid question for any employer. Also it's unlikely your former employer will take you back, especially if you didn't give 2 weeks notice. I have heard many nurses who quit w/o notice because of the dire unsafe circumstances they are in. Unfortunately many hospitals are now part of large chains/systems, so if you work for one of those, and left w/o notice, you probably won't be able to get a job in any facility within their health care system.

Good for you. Yes, Life and family should come before any job which is replaceable. In regards to jobs, yes its possible it may be hard to find a job once this pandemic is over. Nursing schools are giving students an early release. On top of that many retired nurses are coming out of retirement. So you will have an influx of job seekers once this pandemic is over, which means it will be hard to get a job. Also, if a future employer saw that you quit during a pandemic, that may look negatively to them because they may ask themselves, what will you do if this virus comes back next season? That's the tricky part, this virus will not completely go away, it will simply decrease than shoot back up next season. Hate to say it but we may all need to just figure out a way to work or change professions

Your not over reacting. I would run away very fast personally. ICU course/training takes a good 4-6 months. A crash course doesn't sound very safe. Plus, you won't feel comfortable working in an ICU for a good year or so. It's very different from medsurg/telemetry. You now are faced with 2 options. 1) Is to take the risk or 2) Quit. Tough decision. Good luck

This pandemic is just warming up. We haven't hit peak levels yet. When we do reach peak levels, around late April and mid may, I predict a mass exodus of HCW's from hospitals, nursing homes, and so on. You already here stories on the news about nurses quitting b/c of a lack of PPE or refusing to work b/c of short staffing or both, or getting fired or suspended for speaking out about the unsafe working conditions. Again, we are just in the beginning of all this chaos.

This is correct. Physicians are smart. They don't want to expose themselves, so they use you instead. It's sad, but yeah they should be rounding on their patients. Patients want to see their physician, they have questions that a nurse cannot usually answer. They are using the PPE shortage as an excsuse.

Nurses didn't sign up for pandemics to die. They signed up to take care of patients. If hospitals are not properly equipping their HCW's then its time to resign. A job is replaceable, life isn't

News Flash: Texas has the 11th most cases state wise in the US. Texas hasn't seen a surge or reached its peak yet. NYC and NJ will reach their peak within the next 2-3 weeks. It's likely Texas will not see a surge until late may with a peak most likely in June. Remember, every state is different when it comes to surge and peak cases. Yes, cities and towns are further spread, so that means the spread will be slow but it will eventually reach the population. It's only a matter of time, not if.

-LOL we didn't join the military. Nurses didn't sign up to die in a battlefield. We went to college, to get our degree and a job just like the rest of society. We didn't become nurses to go into a war zone. This isn't the military

The War in Iraq was very dangerous. Nearly 4,500 American soldiers lost their lives there. But you know how many U.S. soldiers served in Iraq altogether? More than 2 million. Do the math.

good for the nurses who stood up to the criminal management/admin. That's an unsafe assignment. Detroit is a trash city

Yes, nurses who do not work on a inpatient unit, ICU or ER will likely be moved to areas of the hospital that are needed. It's unlikely many will be laid off, but I will say some nurses will either quit or go into early retirement. Some nurses are not comfortable working in areas that they are not trained in and some simply do not want to work with covid patients which is understandable because of the dangers and risk involved.

Good for the staff at the NH. I would abandon them too, very risky. Not worth your life. The facility failed both the staff and the patients. Abandoning or AKA quitting a job is not grounds for losing your license. The state of CA would be quite stupid to even try to pull a move like that. It's called at will employment, you or your employer can quit your job at any time or end the contract, w/o notice.

Yes, it will fade away 100%. They are feeding you b/c they need you to take care of their loved ones. Once the crises is over, it will be back to the norm. The public expects you to risk your well-being for strangers which is idiocracy. Remember risking your life and facing potential death is not what you signed up for.

These are the Facts based on nearly 4 weeks of this Pandemic. I have been on the front lines. Read Carefully and heed my warning. 1) If you suffer from Asthma, Lung CA, COPD, and/or other chronic lung disorders, your chances of surviving COVID-19 are slim to none. This virus attacks the lungs hard, if your lungs are already weakened, your already on the losing end of the battle with the virus. 2) If your a chronic smoker, vape, or smoke marijuana, you too, are on the losing ending of this battle. 3) Patients with no past medical history can also get very sick or even die from this virus, I have seen it happen. Why this is is not completely understood at this time, but it could be linked to lifestyle choices if you look at #2 Fact. 4) If your Obese, you likely have a weakened immune system. You also likely suffer from HTN, DM II, CAD, and other chronic health disorders which weaken your immune system. You will likely develop a severe illness from this virus and potentially be put on a ventilator. 5) Many patients who survive and are discharged require oxygen at home. Yes, you will likely need oxygen support when you leave the hospital. For how long? It's not known, but I have seen patients who need an additional 1-2 weeks of O2 support after discharge. 6) Many patients are dying from the virus. Morgues are filled to capacity in the hospital. If your loved one is dead, they are likely in a refrigerated truck. 7) This virus will NOT vanish during the Summer months. If you look at countries with warmer climates like Brazil, Ecuador, Turkey, and Egypt, these countries have large outbreaks. Warm weather can possibly slow down the virus but it won't go away. 9. Many COVID+ patients I have dealt with are getting progressively worse. Very few improve. And many have been in the hospital for more than 2 weeks already. 10) Your healthcare Co-workers will get sick and die from this virus. Many at my facility have gotten sick from this virus and are now patients themselves. My friends, the danger is very real. This virus shows no mercy. I personally do not think it's worth putting your life in danger for money. A job is replaceable, your life isn't. Think carefully of what you will do next. Will you quit? If you do, I don't blame you. There is little we know about this virus and not enough protection. You are the author of your destiny. Stay Blessed,

There won't be any repurcussions. HCW's are needed with or without a pandemic. Hospitals and society cannot function withoutdoctors and nurses.