Schweet

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    COVID Faces

    Schweet replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I want to try this but I am afraid my face will break
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    My parents cried, they were so elated to finally get the vaccine. "We can finally not worry anymore and have the whole family over!" My Mom said this with such enthusiasm and it was the first time...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I wanted to thank you for the insight into your current feelings. I have often given condolences by saying, "I can't imagine what this must feel like...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No worries@PsychNurse24. This is a long thread ?. Unfortunately, I have to agree we're in this for the long-haul with this despicable virus.
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is a good point. I know specifically of one person who did just that and then oops, not allergies, testing positive for Covid. I have talked to a few non-healthcare 75+ vaccinated individuals who...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It really is a no win situation. I am sorry to hear he lost both of his family, that must be difficult. I agree it is weird seeing the city streets being empty. I have noticed it was strange...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Spoke to my parents yesterday and we laughed more than we have in a long time, I can see why you also felt relieved after getting the vaccine. My hubby's also going through allergies right now,...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Freedom, freedom, Freedom. To be able to live this free again. I have a feeling psychologically this is a much easier way to live.
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I suppose I got the vaccine hoping they will find it does more than just prevent serious illness, hopefully make it less likely to be spread but that remains to be seen. Also, less chance if dying...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am grateful for your thoughtful response, as well as that from others too. I think you guys have given sound advice ? I plan to visit my parents this Spring for an outdoor, masks wearing, no...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I know posts can derail naturally but this post is hilarious ? . As you can see from my original post I tend to wonder off topic as well. I get plenty of political discussion from my hubby so I'll...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    All things I think about also. -
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    @londonflo I hope my family can do this, it has been 10 months since I have traveled to see my parents. Been texting and chatting on phone only ?. They're in the high risk category. I normally see...
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    Doc Won't See Me Because I Treat Covid Patients

    Schweet replied to bitter_betsy's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have experienced this at my doctors as well. It's very frustrating from our perspective, though, if the tables were turned I might be the same way as these offices (especially if they haven't had...
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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    Schweet replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Got the 2nd Covid Pfizer Vaccine & here's my experience: Day 1(day of 2nd dose): slight injection site pain, mild swelling/redness, size of a dime and warm to touch. Day 2 (next day):...
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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    Schweet replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Got the 1st Covid vaccine a few days ago, no pain during insertion. Slight soreness at site next day but no side effects
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    You know you're a Covid nurse when:

    Schweet posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    You know you are a Covid nurse when: Your "coworker" is not above wearing disposable underwear under a makeshift pillowcase hair cover when they forget their surgical cap and the unit is out of...
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    You know you're a Covid nurse when:

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Tuesday I love it! And it does make more sense. For a visual, it was very nun looking.
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    How do you deal with the skin breakouts from wearing a mask for so long every day?

    Schweet replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Also just found this Medscape article specific to HCP PPE skin probs:
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    You know you're a Covid nurse when:

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Early Covid, Management says: No masks on the floor out of patients rooms, especially not your own masks from home. During Covid: Masks mandatory everywhere, and by the way, we don't actually have...
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    You know you're a Covid nurse when:

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Anytime you take off your mask in the break room to eat you think, I wonder how much Covid is actually in here...dun dun duhn. But you continue to eat
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    Use of IS with COVID

    Schweet replied to jharvey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can tell you that my Covid patient would break out in a coughing fit every time she used hers. Not saying IS is a bad thing or a good thing in this situation but this patient only really coughed if...
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    How do you deal with the skin breakouts from wearing a mask for so long every day?

    Schweet replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I feel your pain. The 'maskne' is real. Due to new surge policies here, reusing peroxide cleaned masks and use of face shields, my face looks like I am a pimply teen again. After reading this article...
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    What is your minimum base pay on Covid-19 unit???

    Schweet replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I saw your recent post that you wish it could be deleted, but I believe it's better that you got to vent. Sometimes we all need to vent and feel heard/understood. As for pay, not a simple question....
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    Really good ADN program in SoCal?

    Schweet replied to Guest1144191's topic in California Nursing

    However, little to no college debt I think is nice. While these programs are very competitive, it is possible. Look at the criteria they use to determine who gets picked. For instance, some may give...