NewRN'16

Hopefully it will be a milder version * fingers crossed*, but it's definitely too early to tell.

I guess I don't visit the site often enough. I really didn't expect an antivax OP on here though. (So fed up with nonsense antivaccine propaganda on social media, I have a hard time blocking them all.).

*sighs* Seriously now? I didn't expect I was going to run into antivax propaganda on here too.

You obviously didn't read my post correctly, I never said the OP had the symptoms I had. And unless you're her provider and had assessed her , you can't possibly say that she would have been better with just OTC meds. I've seen pretty bad Covid arms at my place of work.

I disagree with you there. As someone who had side effects after both vaccines, I would do the same thing as OP and call in sick. How can you get through a 12 hour shift with fever, nausea, body aches feeling like you're going to pass out? (Not saying the OP had these symptoms, but that's what I had after both shots, and I'm expecting the same after the booster.) We are human beings too and we need to take care of our own heath.

I am not a manager but have worked as shift supervisor I understand your situation. What I would do Is I would speak to my nurses and ask them for their help until your get someone else on your team. And why should you be stuck late and having do all the admissions? I do my own admissions , and if someone helps, I welcome it, but I don't expect a unit manager or DON to take up that task.

Growing up overseas, and not being in touch with my ex's family makes it null and void of having any panic attacks over relatives just dropping by. The only unexpected visits I get are from maintenance once a year or less. So thankful I have no one bothering the hermit in me ?

Apparently it was ordered 0.5 for all residents who consented to the booster. I panicked because I am one of the nurses who administers the vaccines. They came in vials of 7.5 mL , for 15 doses from a vial. (Moderna) I wish there was one day that my work didn't make me jump out of my skin , either there or at home when I review the whole day in my head. Smh LOL

That is probably what happened. I will ask my DON tomorrow. So far we haven't had any adverse reactions from anyone receiving the vaccine booster , I just panicked when I saw 0.25 ... I will update tomorrow. Ty x

This is what I found yesterday. We just gave boosters to everyone (who consented) in facility with 0.5 ml as per DON order. What do I do next??? Should I report this?

I work in a SNF and I just read the other day that the Moderna booster vaccine is only half of dose (0.25 mL) of regular shot. Our facility gave the same dose (0.5 ml) to all residents, regardless if they were immunocompromised or not. Is that something particular to nursing homes/LTCs? Or they just gave the wrong dose to our residents.

Good idea, I've never through of that. We are not unionized, and of course I could call corporate and tell them what's happening but obviously it would be my last day there.

Yeah I planned on saying that next time I get stuck for a double (which usually turns into 18 hours). I was about to call the corporate, no one was answering, no manager on call , no DON, no Administrator. I stepped out to my car to calm down for a few, then I went back and pushed through the 2 shifts. Signed up with agency as PRN next day . The place I work at is a mess, very toxic coworkers and bosses. I dread looking for another full time job due to my benefits (mainly my health insurance) is through them. I get quoted astronomical monthly fees is I was to sign up on my own. But regardless, I think my time has come to leave that place.

Not all places have supervisors. In many SNFs you're on your own, if you don't have relief, you're there to stay. ?

I think Case Management would not require you to pull doubles. I'm thinking of leaving bedside too, I'm so tired of being stuck at work , especially if I am already exhausted and don't feel good.