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maybebaby
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 6870 total posts
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Maureen
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
..and I never thought I would miss my Oncology floor this much.
I've been floated several times in the last few weeks. I work in a large hospital near Annapolis, MD. We are not at our peak yet with this virus. Tents have been created and we are preparing for 200 more patients than the hospital is equipped for.
All I can say is that I love being a nurse and will do anything to help others. But this is unlike anything I ever could have imagined. The way patients are declining so rapidly. The terror you see in their eyes when it literally hurts to take a shallow breath.
This isn't like the flu. It's something so different than most of us have seen, and its torture for the families who cannot be with their loved ones.
MANY are recovering so that is always a positive thing. But there are many who aren't, and I am so tense during my 13 hour shift I find that when I go home and shower I cry almost every time. My face hurts. My legs hurt. I sweat in my PPE and I started getting pressure injuries behind my ears from the n95. I finally wised up and started putting mepilex pieces to protect the area.
I'm not 100% sure the reason I'm posting, lol. I just wanted I guess to say please be patient with social distancing. I hope this nightmare ends soon. Try to enjoy time with your families. It's a weird time and surreal feeling but the best we can all do right now is practice patience.
Thanks for reading.
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MichLiz213
Life is Good!
Member since 7/07 7979 total posts
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
God bless you, your co-workers, and your patients.
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| Posted 4/15/20 7:02 PM |
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maybebaby
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 6870 total posts
Name:
Maureen
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
thank you so much. People have been so good to us. Food deliveries, inspirational posters etc. More good than bad in this world!!!
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| Posted 4/15/20 7:04 PM |
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jlm2008
LIF Adult
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you for what you do. God Bless you . Stay safe.
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| Posted 4/15/20 7:05 PM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
Member since 10/10 7790 total posts
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you for sharing that. Those of us who are only experiencing this through news stories need to hear from real people dealing with this to stay in check. God bless you. I hope you stay safe and well. Our country needs you. You and your colleagues are the true heroes of this disaster and we would be lost without you. 
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| Posted 4/15/20 7:10 PM |
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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Me speaks pirate!
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you for all you do! Stay safe!
I saw a post on FB that some healthcare workers are using headbands or bandanas on their heads with buttons sewn on to keep the pressure from the elastic off their ears. After their long shifts they're in a lot of pain 
I can't post a pic but here's a link for an idea.
headband
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| Posted 4/15/20 7:14 PM |
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StaceyWill
It's a girl!!!
Member since 6/10 21539 total posts
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Stacey
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you!! I was thinking the other day about nurses and doctors and what horrors they are seeing.
Stay safe, stay strong and again - thank you!!
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| Posted 4/15/20 7:19 PM |
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Mrs213
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you for all you are doing
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| Posted 4/15/20 7:58 PM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
Member since 5/05 19458 total posts
Name:
L
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you for being on the front line dedicating your time to help fight the virus. I really appreciate hearing your story.
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| Posted 4/15/20 8:20 PM |
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maybebaby
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 6870 total posts
Name:
Maureen
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Posted by MC09
Thank you for all you do! Stay safe!
I saw a post on FB that some healthcare workers are using headbands or bandanas on their heads with buttons sewn on to keep the pressure from the elastic off their ears. After their long shifts they're in a lot of pain
I can't post a pic but here's a link for an idea.
headband
Thx for this!!
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| Posted 4/15/20 9:51 PM |
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maybebaby
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 6870 total posts
Name:
Maureen
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you everyone for the kind words! They mean more than you know ??
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| Posted 4/15/20 9:52 PM |
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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Me speaks pirate!
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Posted by maybebaby
Posted by MC09
Thank you for all you do! Stay safe!
I saw a post on FB that some healthcare workers are using headbands or bandanas on their heads with buttons sewn on to keep the pressure from the elastic off their ears. After their long shifts they're in a lot of pain
I can't post a pic but here's a link for an idea.
headband
Thx for this!!
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| Posted 4/15/20 10:25 PM |
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klingklang77
kraftwerk!
Member since 7/06 11487 total posts
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Völlig losgelöst
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
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MrsDrMatt
Live and RUN like a Ninja!
Member since 5/06 3104 total posts
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
You are a hero. Nurses are the foundation of the health care industry.
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| Posted 4/16/20 4:21 AM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Posted by FirstMate
Thank you for sharing that. Those of us who are only experiencing this through news stories need to hear from real people dealing with this to stay in check. God bless you. I hope you stay safe and well. Our country needs you. You and your colleagues are the true heroes of this disaster and we would be lost without you.
This completely!!! Thank you for sharing and THANK YOU for your heroic efforts!!!!
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| Posted 4/16/20 4:49 AM |
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seaside
LIF Adult
Member since 6/08 3101 total posts
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
You are a true hero. Please stay safe.
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| Posted 4/16/20 4:56 AM |
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ali120206
2 Boys
Member since 7/06 17792 total posts
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
I can't imagine what you are going through - I am sure it's very surreal and emotional.
Thank you for all that you do and stay safe and healthy.
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| Posted 4/16/20 5:24 AM |
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Jennifer
Happy
Member since 5/05 4230 total posts
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Just wanted to say thank you for all you do.
And give you a virtual hug.
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| Posted 4/16/20 5:51 AM |
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HeyJude
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/07 820 total posts
Name:
p
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you so much for all that you are doing and for letting us know what you are experiencing, God bless you and your family
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| Posted 4/16/20 7:24 AM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
Name:
Shawn
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Posted by maybebaby
Posted by MC09
Thank you for all you do! Stay safe!
I saw a post on FB that some healthcare workers are using headbands or bandanas on their heads with buttons sewn on to keep the pressure from the elastic off their ears. After their long shifts they're in a lot of pain
I can't post a pic but here's a link for an idea.
headband
Thx for this!!
Check out this Facebook group:
Suffolk County Creators of Coviid19 Medical Supplies
I've printed over 800 ear saver bands so far, and I'm giving them out as fast as I can print them. There are people all over making all types of bands, as well as other supplies to help essential employees.
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| Posted 4/16/20 8:20 AM |
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MrsT809
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 12167 total posts
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by maybebaby
Posted by MC09
Thank you for all you do! Stay safe!
I saw a post on FB that some healthcare workers are using headbands or bandanas on their heads with buttons sewn on to keep the pressure from the elastic off their ears. After their long shifts they're in a lot of pain
I can't post a pic but here's a link for an idea.
headband
Thx for this!!
Check out this Facebook group:
Suffolk County Creators of Coviid19 Medical Supplies
I've printed over 800 ear saver bands so far, and I'm giving them out as fast as I can print them. There are people all over making all types of bands, as well as other supplies to help essential employees.
Are you 3d printing the ear savers?
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| Posted 4/16/20 10:03 AM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
Name:
Shawn
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by maybebaby
Posted by MC09
Thank you for all you do! Stay safe!
I saw a post on FB that some healthcare workers are using headbands or bandanas on their heads with buttons sewn on to keep the pressure from the elastic off their ears. After their long shifts they're in a lot of pain
I can't post a pic but here's a link for an idea.
headband
Thx for this!!
Check out this Facebook group:
Suffolk County Creators of Coviid19 Medical Supplies
I've printed over 800 ear saver bands so far, and I'm giving them out as fast as I can print them. There are people all over making all types of bands, as well as other supplies to help essential employees.
Are you 3d printing the ear savers?
Yes. I'm 3d printing them. Others are crocheting them, others are sewing them out of fabric, etc. I can't sew or crochet, but I have a printer, so we're all helping however we can. 
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| Posted 4/16/20 10:09 AM |
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Lucky09
2017!
Member since 1/06 7537 total posts
Name:
DW
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you for sharing this. I wish more people on the front lines would speak out about what they are dealing with. DHs close family member has it now and has spent 4 weeks in the hospital and still isn’t doing well. Even for those “recovering” the road could be long.
Thank you for being our health care hero!!!
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| Posted 4/16/20 10:42 AM |
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mrsdukes
LIF Adult
Member since 1/09 943 total posts
Name:
Liz
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I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Thank you for your hard work. I can’t imagine how difficult it is. I have a few extended family members who are working as nurses, and a niece who is a medical resident, all who say how difficult this is. Hang in there. Your work is truly appreciated.
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| Posted 4/16/20 11:09 AM |
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jerrysgirl
I love my hot dog!!
Member since 6/06 5357 total posts
Name:
E & J
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Re: I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks...
Posted by maybebaby
..and I never thought I would miss my Oncology floor this much.
I've been floated several times in the last few weeks. I work in a large hospital near Annapolis, MD. We are not at our peak yet with this virus. Tents have been created and we are preparing for 200 more patients than the hospital is equipped for.
All I can say is that I love being a nurse and will do anything to help others. But this is unlike anything I ever could have imagined. The way patients are declining so rapidly. The terror you see in their eyes when it literally hurts to take a shallow breath.
This isn't like the flu. It's something so different than most of us have seen, and its torture for the families who cannot be with their loved ones.
MANY are recovering so that is always a positive thing. But there are many who aren't, and I am so tense during my 13 hour shift I find that when I go home and shower I cry almost every time. My face hurts. My legs hurt. I sweat in my PPE and I started getting pressure injuries behind my ears from the n95. I finally wised up and started putting mepilex pieces to protect the area.
I'm not 100% sure the reason I'm posting, lol. I just wanted I guess to say please be patient with social distancing. I hope this nightmare ends soon. Try to enjoy time with your families. It's a weird time and surreal feeling but the best we can all do right now is practice patience.
Thanks for reading.
Thank you for posting this. My husband is a nurse and I had no idea his ears hurt from his mask. I mentioned this post to him and he made an ear band with supplies at home. His coworker has an ulcer on her nose from the front of the mask.
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