So Wednesday night I started having a low grade fever (99.6 F), body aches, chills, sinus drainage, and fatigue. I was off Thursday and Friday with the same symptoms. I was encouraged by my other nurse friends to call in sick today so I did. I still have the same low grade temp but my other symptoms are slightly better. I know a fever is technically anything higher than 100.4. I felt guilty calling in today. I work in the medical ICU so I'm around very sick patients.
I'm really debating on whether or not I should work tomorrow or call in again. I don't want to call in and have to pay $50 to see a doctor to tell me to drink lots of fluids and rest so I can get a work excuse.
Specializes in Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics.
So Wednesday night I started having a low grade fever (99.6 F), body aches, chills, sinus drainage, and fatigue. I was off Thursday and Friday with the same symptoms. I was encouraged by my other nurse friends to call in sick today so I did. I still have the same low grade temp but my other symptoms are slightly better. I know a fever is technically anything higher than 100.4. I felt guilty calling in today. I work in the medical ICU so I'm around very sick patients.
I'm really debating on whether or not I should work tomorrow or call in again. I don't want to call in and have to pay $50 to see a doctor to tell me to drink lots of fluids and rest so I can get a work excuse.
What should I do??
You are a nurse. You were taught not to come to work sick. Why would you want to risk exposure to patients who may be immunosuppressed and co-workers? You've been sick for at least 3 days. Get seen.
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You are a nurse. You were taught not to come to work sick. Why would you want to risk exposure to patients who may be immunosuppressed and co-workers? You've been sick for at least 3 days. Get seen.