Hi,I´m a new nurse with a non-medical background. This will be my first nursing job and it's at a hospital. I'm a mother of two young children and married. I´m so worried starting work in this scary time of COVID 19 but also afraid to miss an opportunity and potentially burning bridges by asking to change my start date. Any advice ? 2 Likes More Like This Social Media Healthcare Support Groups by Selandy Girard, MSN, RN Do you remember your first day on the job? by Joe V First COVID-19 and Flu Combination Self Collection Test Authorized by FDA by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN, RN The top 12 purveyor's of vaccine disinformation! by hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I Contracts: Worth the paper they're written on? by Jedrnurse, BSN, RN
motherofcats, ADN Specializes in sub-acute/rehab; acute psych. Has 3 years experience. 29 Posts Mar 20, 2020 Same boat! The consensus among everyone I've discussed this/my situation with is, protect yourself and your family first. 0 Likes
Jerseygirl31 7 Posts Mar 20, 2020 Thanks for that reassuring answer! That’s what I feel in my heart especially for the sake of my children. Wishing you well with your situation as well. 0 Likes
motherofcats, ADN Specializes in sub-acute/rehab; acute psych. Has 3 years experience. 29 Posts Mar 21, 2020 Thank you, I did end up resigning and will not return to orientation. I'm heartbroken but it's probably best (I hope). What crazy times! 0 Likes
