sick call

[ikimiwi]

just being on oreintatio in labor and delivery,last two days no deliveries, and i stayed away from mother baby.sure i have a virus, sore throat cough headache, no fever and a nasty cough.today and tomorrow off, need to go to work wed and thus, now previously in ed, we all worked like this, patients const cought and sneesing directly in face.. I dont feel right up in the cbc like this with the babies amd mom, and i am sure they dont want to hear me coughing anywyhere on the floor. Shoul I call in sick, a little concerned because i am on orientation, but the that wouldnt make them short. I was rubbing etoh soap , even more than usual.. I suppose I could wear a mask, but would it bother the moms. got this lovely one from my grandson in of coures the germ ridded kindergarden!

[SmilingBluEyes]

If you are constantly coughing and sneezing you might want to stay away! It's RSV season and no baby needs this and newborns are vulnerable. If you cannot be out sick, at the least, wear a mask in the rooms around newborns/moms.

If you have fever, you should stay home unless and until cleared by dr or on antibiotics for 24 hours or more. And it goes without saying, wash, wash, wash those hands. And make darn sure visitors do the very same!!!!!

[Elvish, BSN, DNP, RN, NP]

I went to work sick once while on mother/baby orientation. It was bad. I was coughing pretty much uncontrollably. I went to one of the supervisors that was around and just told her what was going on - and she was understanding enough to let me go home. If you are sick, you are sick. New moms, pregnant women, and babies are all quite vulnerable and don't really need any extra germs.

I understand your dilemma, though. I would call the floor and see what they want you to do and/or if they want you to make up the shift. In retrospect, that's what I would have done rather than go there sick. Hope you feel better soon.

[moonchild20002000]

I would go in wearing a mask and discuss with your preceptor. You may able to do something not involving

patient care. I hope you feel better soon!

[babyktchr, BSN, RN]

It is a tough situation, but if you are sick, you are sick. Stay home. Most facilities have policies on calling out while in orientation. I look at the big picture. Life happens to all of us. If it is a trend, however, that may put a different spin on things. I would call and talk to your manager.

[Blee O'Myacin, BSN, RN]

Call in sick. Bring a doctor's note when you are better - especially since you are on orientation. Feel better soon.