Marisette BSN, RN

I received my vaccine today. I work the outpatient area where covid testing is done in a high risk urban area. We have a high flow of patient's who may or may not have covid walking through. So far, no side effects, not even at the injection si...

It's really sad that people are unwilling to sacrifice for our elders who have to come out of their homes for medical services if nothing else. I don't see why covid cannot be controlled to the extent that Korea and Europe has managed to do.

I don't think your missing something. It sounds like you and the patient's are not well protected, although I don't know what the acceptable guidance is for KN95 mask. I don't think we as a society value elders. It also appears that we don't value ...

Yes, interesting article about vaccines. One good thing is that many people with covid 19 recover and produce antibodies . Hopefully this knowledge will help vaccine research move along. Moreover, it's likely that having antibodies provides protect...

I've believe the virus is mutating very slowly and a vaccine may ultimately stop the spread of covid 19. I'm not even going to guess as to which one will be most effective and safe. However, I believe a vaccine is the only thing that will get the e...

I think no testing after potential exposure, and continuation of work places our patient's, expecially the elders and most vulnerable at risk. How many patient's is a pre-symptomatic healthcare worker exposing ? I'm not surprised at your employer...

It's really sad what is happening in nursing homes. I don't understand why the most vulnerable population was not protected adequately. Why not more testing availability for family who wants to enter and see their love ones? There are some rapid tes...

Hello Hillbilly RN I understand the concern for your safety. I live in a large city and there are plenty of covididiots out there. Many people don't wear mask, don't keep a social distance. I'm amazed when reportors question government about reopeni...

I had to turn off the TV and visit allnurses today. The news is very depressing. And Yes, it's all covid. This little virus has turned the world upside down and everyone is affected weather it be loss of job, loss of loved ones, fear of getting dis...

I'm sorry that you feel so badly. I know someone advised that you get help for your anxiety earlier. Do you have an employee assistance program at work that you can call and discuss your anxiety. They might be able to provide some resources for you...

Hi. It sounds like you have been in nursing for about one year now. The first year is challenging, especially if you had issues with anxiety frequently in the past. Personally, I think nursing is stressful, although many nurses don't feel this way. ...

Just like many I have gone to work prior to covid, not feeling well. My employers were not forgiving of a call in. However, in the future, I can't see myself doing this and placing the more vulnerable at risk and I will definitely tell my employer ev...

The land of milk and honey ! If you want a test for covid 19, you get a test ? If you need an N95 mask, you get a mask ? From news reports, it would appear there was so much PPE made available to healhthcare workers, that this problem was resolved, ...

It sounds wise to hunker down for awhile while waiting for more effective treatments if your over 60 and with comorbid conditions. Unfortunately, it may not be economically possible for all of us. Health insurance is very expensive and tied to our jo...

I soppose it largely depends on where you live and work. Perhaps some states or rural areas have less covid patients and it may be safer for you to practice there. I work in the city, office or triage nursing, mostly telephone triage. However, I enc...

Yes, Fired, but it takes courage to lead at a time like this. To bad he can't step up and do the right thing for the nation. I wonder how Winston Churchill would handle this pandemic?

So very true. So many false statements during this whole event. Everything from we are at low risk in US, to no need to wear mask, to this is not a pandemic. How are we to trust any statements coming in from government and sopposedly reliable medica...

I suspect this medication is being used on the very sick. Perhaps sooner treatment with Remdesivir would lead to better outcomes. How readily available will this medication be if approved by FDA ?

It appears that the WHO declared a pandemic after we were all aware of this. They have failed to provide new or inovative discussion in regards to covid 19, other than naming the virus. I think they are being extra cautious in stating that there is n...

Excellent Article. Thanks.

Just wondering if any retired nurses have responded for the call to rejoin the ranks to covid-19. I just got an alert to my phone requesting volunteers. I question if this is a good option to replace medical staff since older people are a higher ri...

Hello, As stated above, most primary care jobs, are filled by Medical assistants and LPN's. There were a few triage positions in larger institutions or University settings. However, at this time, due to current health crisis, you will be challenged ...

I'm so sorry your going through this. No healthcare provider signed up to work with limted PPE. Just know you are not going through this alone. There are a lot of empty homes out there because we don't want to be a source of infection to our loves on...

Hi. I would like to know if there are any RN's doing triage ONLY in family health or community health clinics and what are the advantages and disadvantages of this specialty. I know the hours are good, but otherwise what are the challenges and advant...

I worked for an employer for 28 years. I went without vacation, possibly for 10 years ,because management asked me to find my own coverage for vacations. I worked at an outpatient setting in a not so safe inner city area. I was not able to find cove...