Just wanted to check in with everyone, and just word dump about NHS! (I’m a deputy sister in ICU)
Monday I spent 12 hours creating a training package for all matrons, lead nurses, ACPs, nurses in non clinical roles etc about how to admit, do a set of observations, ECGs, take blood, set up fluids, set up a ventilator, call resus and how to resus someone who is infectious. Tuesday we delivered it to our first 50 nurses. Response was overwhelming; everyone scared, everyone upset... but upset that they will be a hindrance. They won’t. Doing the same today, Thursday, and again all next week.
last night I was emotionally drained. Drove to Waitrose as I heard there’s an NHS shop and there was! Burst into tears as I’ve been on an emotionally tipping point all day!
Was told by my matron that regardless of what happens, I’m being redeployed, so I’ll accept it. I’ll self isolate when I get sick. I’ve strategically asked to go back to my old ICU as I know there’s space.