I am deciding on pursuing nursing as a career and want to ultimately become a CRNA. I am just wondering what the chances are of getting COVID-19 working as an ICU RN or CRNA.
I just have a few questions for you nurses and practicing CRNAs:
1. Are the chances of getting infected with COVID-19 while working as an ICU RN or CRNA high?
2. Is it possible to NOT get infected with COVID-19 at all working as an ICU RN or CRNA or should I expect to get infected with COVID-19 at work at least once every year or once every couple of years?
3. Are ICU RN and CRNA both considered high-risk professions for contracting COVID-19?
I plan to wear a N95 mask and all appropriate PPE during work except when I obviously can't (such as while eating during break).
Thank you.