COVID-19 Healthcare

I got first dose of covid vaccine and week later was tested positive for covid. :( My symptoms were very mild and haven’t been taking any medications after 5 days of diagnosis. Is it safe to take sec… more

Please advise!
My crazy, rapid fire, neurotic, fearful, and hypochondriacal brain is having a field day....
I received my second pfizer dose 1/9. One hour after injection I took 600mg of Ibuprofen. I continued on a 6… more

Any pregnant healthcare worker or trying to conceive have taken covid 19 vaccine .. ? How safe is it

How many Clinicians do Not plan to get a Covid vaccine and what is your rationale behind that decision?

I've been waiting 7 weeks to hear back from my unemployment claim! I can't go back to work due
to being immunocomprised. I don't know what to do next!

I've seen that some lab levels can accurately predict mortality of COVID-19. What are you seeing
in your practice?

I'm considering getting a coding certification to work from home.

10,12 or 8? What do you prefer for shifts?

Anyone else catching up on CEs while they're stuck at home?

As a healthcare worker, is it safe to take covid 19 vaccine if you trying to get pregnant . Anyone who had vaccine how was the experience . Any thoughts will be really helpful

"No more poop at the dinner table!" and other things my husband never thought he'd have to say!

I'm ready to hear some good news! Tell me about the last time a patient made you smile.

LOL of the day- I'll never forget learning how to cath male patients. I was terrified and my instructor
finally yelled at me- "JUST GRAB IT!!!"

We trialed using AI in the EMR to determine acuity level of patients for staffing. It really helps!

I always thought of getting a side job but never got around to it. What are some good side hustles
for nurses?

Wishing all a happy holiday and thank you for all you do

Our company just finished a huge debate on mandated scrub colors. What does your policy
require?

What's the worst thing a coworker has said to you?

I remember being in nursing school thinking "Wow, those nurses are mean. I'll never be like that!"
Update- I am defintely one of those nurses now!

I caught my favorite doctor today talking with the housekeeper about her family. These are the hidden
moments of humanity I love to find.

How are you encouraging resilience in your coworkers during the crisis?

Nursing is the only job I've had where I've wanted to quit every week. I always come back to it.

Has anyone actually tried virtual therapy for mental health?

Neuro nurse here- one of our CNAs recently caught a patient mid-stroke! They felt like something wasn't right with the patient and brought it to my attention. Train your aides well- it's so wo… more

Does anyone have resources for discounted or free childcare for nurses? I'm a single mom, desparate for some help.

How is your facility preparing for the next pandemic?

What are your favorite nursing related tv shows? I need something good to watch to relax!

I called a mean doctor who cursed me out. I put his exact words into my narrative note. He got so mad! If you't wouldn't repeat it- you shouldn't say it to your nurse! #stillnotsorry

How is your medical system deciding how to vaccinate healthcare providers, nurse and ancillary staff for Covid 19? Ours seems to be worried about optics and prioritizing is unclear to many of us who c… more

Heard an interview with one of the Swedish scientists that argued against lockdown. Whoops!

What explains Vietnam's amazing covid numbers?

headed to burma to help out with a covid relief project (and learn from their response). Wish us luck

Biggest joke of our hospital reply to covid is the little plexiglass things for meal areas

I wish patients wouldn't treat a negative test result as a complete hall pass

Man god bless the folks doing covid challenge trials

Pfizer working with Kathrin Jansen on vax dev. She's an extraordinary woman - excited to see that

I think remdesivir is dead in the water after most recent studies