Speak out on behalf of the voiceless and for the rights of all who are vulnerable. -Proverbs 31:8 After working five 12-hr shifts this week, I was one of the fortunate people to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. I choose to receive this vaccine for the return of social gatherings, hugs, concerts, game days, toContinue reading “I got the COVID-19…”
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The Corona Pool
As cases continue to rise in the hospital, fatigue continues to settle into the organization. We have filled the ICU, expanded the ICU, and currently have nearly two full COVID floors apart from critical care. There have been an increase in patients and a decrease in nursing staff due to also succumbing to the illness.Continue reading “The Corona Pool”
Masking is not political: Nursing in the age of COVID
72 y/o female with h/o hypertension presents to the ED complaining of a sore throat and diarrhea. She has no known allergies, lives alone, and enjoys cooking for her family. She is diagnosed with COVID-19 (Day #1). She is asked to stay overnight in the hospital for observation and IV fluid replacement. Overnight, her O2Continue reading “Masking is not political: Nursing in the age of COVID”
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