pnut520

Thanks, guys...to clarify when I said CDC, I meant their web info. I haven't called. I feel better to have others' opinions, though! This stress isn't helping the shingles! lol. I am worried that if they get bad and painful I will have a hard time hiding the reaction in my face as they progress. Already, today is much worse. I guess I will just have to see how it goes!

Hello all! Your input would be much appreciated! So I am due to start new hire orientation tomorrow. (Yeay!!) Problem: Thursday I went to doc and we decided I more than likely have the beginning stages of shingles They are confined to my right torso, don't have blisters yet and I am able to cover all the patches of rash with bandages. Doc (actually NP) says I'm fine to work and I don't have to tell the new job. However, I am being plagued with guilt and feeling I have an ethical issue in which it is not my call to decide whether or not I can work. I feel like I should be leaving it up to employee health and hospital policy. What are your opinions? I am scheduled to be in the classroom for 2 1/2 weeks and then will be released to my new unit, but I highly doubt I will be in the clear by then. Oh, also, should any of the outbreak be exposed, there would no longer be a question as to whether or not I would work, btw! It's just that doc and CDC say I'm ok to work so long as covered...but again, I feel conflicted that I should notify them and let them decide. I am SOOO excited to start work again and reeeeaaaaallly don't want to delay the process lol.... ok ready? ....GO!