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  1. Covid-19 and Telehealth

    askater112 replied to Susie2310's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My son uses zoom for his counseling and psychiatrist appt. We’ve on two occasions had connection difficulties. On those occasions both parties had I phones. Used FaceTime. Our PCP cancelled my...

  2. 600 Dr’s Write a Letter to President

    askater112 replied to askater112's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I know what you say dead people don’t recover. I was fortunate no one I knew died of covid but Died of suicide, overdose and

  3. Facial coverings effective?

    askater112 replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Moriacat. I’m a RN procedural nurse. I work in different departments. Some days w/ co vid patients thus I’d wear n95/surgical mask/gown/face shield/footies. Most days I work with non covid...

  4. Headache from N95

    askater112 replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am OK wearing a Surgical mask 8 -12 hours during my shift. I don’t have asthma or any underlying cardiac/respiratory history. I do get tired, feel less productive and have a tickle in the back...

  5. Facial coverings effective?

    askater112 replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.capecharlesmirror.com/news/reader-submitted-if-your-mask-works-so-well-why-do-I-have-to-wear-one/ I spoke to a close friend. She’s works from home. Non-medical. We chatted on and...

  6. Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    askater112 replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am concerned of media. I am concerned of people saying “most nurse say this...”. But than others say I only listen to epidemiologist. But only the epidemiologist they give info they want to...

  7. Mask allergy??

    askater112 replied to ducky2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sounds like others are having the same problem. I know after 7-8 hours I start feeling tired and not as productive wearing the mask. I get sluggish. Once I get in the parking lot I remove. Love...

  8. How to deal with hate as a Nurse since we are getting special treatment during this time?

    askater112 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If I ran into you as a patient let’s say. I would say the same. I am lucky to have a job. I say that to myself daily. I tell my husband I am grateful to have a job. I don’t think...

  9. Is the Coronavirus beginning the breakdown of our society?

    askater112 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I feel for my local police. I listen to the local police scanner. Domestic calls are coming in rapidly. Suicides, physical abuse, mortality will go up. We’re social beings. I live in...

  10. Are Big City Hospitals Really Getting Hit With COVID-19 Pts?

    askater112 replied to EPS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    https://public.tableau.com/profile/mhapublic#!/vizhome/COVIDPublicDashboard/PleaseRead I live in Michigan. I found this site a little over a week ago on a news site. Prior I would ask my supervisor...

  11. Do you feel non covid patients are getting good care?

    askater112 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Through this pandemic I have been concerned about non covid patients. Perhaps because I work in diagnostics. My close family member has a multi colored lesion on his chest wall. Appt has been...

  12. Do you feel non covid patients are getting good care?

    askater112 replied to askater112's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That’s great! I have heard dentist and mental health has been very responsive. Nevermind my post. I think I’m just hypersensitive. I have a close family member who is now 21 y/o. 1/2019...

  13. Kern County ER Docs C-19

    askater112 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I remember in school 25 + years about immunity and thought everything must have changed w/ immunity. Once I heard this video W/ the two Dr’s from a California urgent care. I have heard podcast...

  14. Kern County ER Docs C-19

    askater112 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Juniper222. Thanks for sharing that video. Great hearing a scientist input of data. Regarding the two urgent care Dr’s from California I was intrigued with what they say. 25 plus years ago when I...

  15. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    askater112 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    I'm an ICU R.N. I'm known for being very friendly to ancillary staff, Dr. and other RN's. So maybe I don't see the big picture....but I think our nurses at my facility get along well with ER nurses....

  16. Why do i hear that nurses are mean???

    askater112 replied to star1287's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked many jobs prior to nursing. There's all sorts of people out there.....not everyone is nice. (my other jobs were people orientated also) I'd say most hospital staff are...

  17. I am soooo Stressed at my Job I want to quit!!!!!

    askater112 replied to platanos1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a seasoned nurse....I've been a nurse over 15 years. I'm a very avid, active nurse working in a critical care unit. I've come to the conclusion I'm getting a new job. I'm staying in my...

  18. feeling guilty not going in due to snow

    askater112 replied to heavenlystar87's topic in General Nursing

    I got a phone call yesterday from work. They wanted me to work any hours tomorrow on a different unit. I told them no b/c we'll probably have a snow day and I need to watch my kids. (really I don't...