Willow_RN

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1. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

   Willow_RN replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I read an interesting interview where they were saying that they don't know if a dog can get Ebola. Furthermore, they wouldn't know how to test for it in a dog, they wouldn't know how symptoms may or...

2. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

   Willow_RN replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

   See, we were told we don't even need to use negative pressure rooms! They told us it's "just droplet" like the flu. Ebola patients can go into a regular room. The lack of consistency on how to...

3. PPE for Ebola?

   Willow_RN replied to Willow_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thank you for the

4. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

   Willow_RN replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I'm reading multiple reputable sources saying to wear head to toe gear but my hospital says it's just droplet isolation- wear a plastic gown, gloves and mask with face sheild. I do not believe this....

5. new nurse unsure of how to get along

   Willow_RN replied to newnurse11491's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   It sounds like you work with some horrible people. You've only been a nurse for 4 months and they're giving you crap? It amazes me how awful so many nurses are to each other when this supposedly a...

6. PPE for Ebola?

   Willow_RN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   I'm sure we've all seen healthcare workers in the news caring for Ebola patients and cleaning up waste. They are always covered in what looks like head to toe hazmat suits. I've heard doctors who...