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Skye

New member
I am a speech pathologist and I work with kids age 0-3. My CF has become a little more challenging lately, so I need to think about germs more. I may even be dealing with a tx in the future, though I am very able to work right now. In my profession, I go into people homes and work 1:1 with a very young child. No mask, no gloves. I never know what to expect in the home (smoke, pets, illness, you name it). Even though I make it very clear that they should reschedule if there is an illness and I do not go in a home where smoking occurs. Those rules aren't always followed. They tell me there is no smoking, but I see signs of it, if you know what I mean. I use to work in a hospital doing neurological work and dealing with stroke and brain injury. Looking back, it seems like it might be a better environment for me for a few reasons (gloves, masks, lots of hand washing, gowns). You usually always know what you are dealing with. Any of you out there in the medical profession, please give your opinion as to how safe your work environment is. Thanks for the help.
 
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Skye

New member
I am a speech pathologist and I work with kids age 0-3. My CF has become a little more challenging lately, so I need to think about germs more. I may even be dealing with a tx in the future, though I am very able to work right now. In my profession, I go into people homes and work 1:1 with a very young child. No mask, no gloves. I never know what to expect in the home (smoke, pets, illness, you name it). Even though I make it very clear that they should reschedule if there is an illness and I do not go in a home where smoking occurs. Those rules aren't always followed. They tell me there is no smoking, but I see signs of it, if you know what I mean. I use to work in a hospital doing neurological work and dealing with stroke and brain injury. Looking back, it seems like it might be a better environment for me for a few reasons (gloves, masks, lots of hand washing, gowns). You usually always know what you are dealing with. Any of you out there in the medical profession, please give your opinion as to how safe your work environment is. Thanks for the help.
 
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Skye

New member
I am a speech pathologist and I work with kids age 0-3. My CF has become a little more challenging lately, so I need to think about germs more. I may even be dealing with a tx in the future, though I am very able to work right now. In my profession, I go into people homes and work 1:1 with a very young child. No mask, no gloves. I never know what to expect in the home (smoke, pets, illness, you name it). Even though I make it very clear that they should reschedule if there is an illness and I do not go in a home where smoking occurs. Those rules aren't always followed. They tell me there is no smoking, but I see signs of it, if you know what I mean. I use to work in a hospital doing neurological work and dealing with stroke and brain injury. Looking back, it seems like it might be a better environment for me for a few reasons (gloves, masks, lots of hand washing, gowns). You usually always know what you are dealing with. Any of you out there in the medical profession, please give your opinion as to how safe your work environment is. Thanks for the help.
 
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Skye

New member
I am a speech pathologist and I work with kids age 0-3. My CF has become a little more challenging lately, so I need to think about germs more. I may even be dealing with a tx in the future, though I am very able to work right now. In my profession, I go into people homes and work 1:1 with a very young child. No mask, no gloves. I never know what to expect in the home (smoke, pets, illness, you name it). Even though I make it very clear that they should reschedule if there is an illness and I do not go in a home where smoking occurs. Those rules aren't always followed. They tell me there is no smoking, but I see signs of it, if you know what I mean. I use to work in a hospital doing neurological work and dealing with stroke and brain injury. Looking back, it seems like it might be a better environment for me for a few reasons (gloves, masks, lots of hand washing, gowns). You usually always know what you are dealing with. Any of you out there in the medical profession, please give your opinion as to how safe your work environment is. Thanks for the help.
 
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Skye

New member
I am a speech pathologist and I work with kids age 0-3. My CF has become a little more challenging lately, so I need to think about germs more. I may even be dealing with a tx in the future, though I am very able to work right now. In my profession, I go into people homes and work 1:1 with a very young child. No mask, no gloves. I never know what to expect in the home (smoke, pets, illness, you name it). Even though I make it very clear that they should reschedule if there is an illness and I do not go in a home where smoking occurs. Those rules aren't always followed. They tell me there is no smoking, but I see signs of it, if you know what I mean. I use to work in a hospital doing neurological work and dealing with stroke and brain injury. Looking back, it seems like it might be a better environment for me for a few reasons (gloves, masks, lots of hand washing, gowns). You usually always know what you are dealing with. Any of you out there in the medical profession, please give your opinion as to how safe your work environment is. Thanks for the help.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Well I don't work in the medical field, but I do know how exhausting working with kids is. I taught high school for two years. There was always someone in the class who was sick, and i battled sore throats on a daily basis.

I left teaching (not because of my CF, but because I realized I really don't like kids. Funny how I never knew that before!)

Now I work at an awesome non profit. It's a desk 9-5 type thing. I feel for me it's GREAT! Now when I get off work I am antsy, and want to ride my bike or go for a run. Also, starting at 9:30 am instead of 7:15 AM has done wonders for my sleep schedule.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Well I don't work in the medical field, but I do know how exhausting working with kids is. I taught high school for two years. There was always someone in the class who was sick, and i battled sore throats on a daily basis.

I left teaching (not because of my CF, but because I realized I really don't like kids. Funny how I never knew that before!)

Now I work at an awesome non profit. It's a desk 9-5 type thing. I feel for me it's GREAT! Now when I get off work I am antsy, and want to ride my bike or go for a run. Also, starting at 9:30 am instead of 7:15 AM has done wonders for my sleep schedule.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Well I don't work in the medical field, but I do know how exhausting working with kids is. I taught high school for two years. There was always someone in the class who was sick, and i battled sore throats on a daily basis.

I left teaching (not because of my CF, but because I realized I really don't like kids. Funny how I never knew that before!)

Now I work at an awesome non profit. It's a desk 9-5 type thing. I feel for me it's GREAT! Now when I get off work I am antsy, and want to ride my bike or go for a run. Also, starting at 9:30 am instead of 7:15 AM has done wonders for my sleep schedule.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Well I don't work in the medical field, but I do know how exhausting working with kids is. I taught high school for two years. There was always someone in the class who was sick, and i battled sore throats on a daily basis.

I left teaching (not because of my CF, but because I realized I really don't like kids. Funny how I never knew that before!)

Now I work at an awesome non profit. It's a desk 9-5 type thing. I feel for me it's GREAT! Now when I get off work I am antsy, and want to ride my bike or go for a run. Also, starting at 9:30 am instead of 7:15 AM has done wonders for my sleep schedule.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Well I don't work in the medical field, but I do know how exhausting working with kids is. I taught high school for two years. There was always someone in the class who was sick, and i battled sore throats on a daily basis.

I left teaching (not because of my CF, but because I realized I really don't like kids. Funny how I never knew that before!)

Now I work at an awesome non profit. It's a desk 9-5 type thing. I feel for me it's GREAT! Now when I get off work I am antsy, and want to ride my bike or go for a run. Also, starting at 9:30 am instead of 7:15 AM has done wonders for my sleep schedule.
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Well I am a Registered Nurse in an emergency room.. and I agree that kids make me the sickest.. but it is because they are so stinking cute that I can't keep my hands off of them.. and I am always up in their face.

I would be careful about working in a hospital setting, especially in the inpatient setting because Pseduo and MRSA are just about on everything everywhere...
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Well I am a Registered Nurse in an emergency room.. and I agree that kids make me the sickest.. but it is because they are so stinking cute that I can't keep my hands off of them.. and I am always up in their face.

I would be careful about working in a hospital setting, especially in the inpatient setting because Pseduo and MRSA are just about on everything everywhere...
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Well I am a Registered Nurse in an emergency room.. and I agree that kids make me the sickest.. but it is because they are so stinking cute that I can't keep my hands off of them.. and I am always up in their face.

I would be careful about working in a hospital setting, especially in the inpatient setting because Pseduo and MRSA are just about on everything everywhere...
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Well I am a Registered Nurse in an emergency room.. and I agree that kids make me the sickest.. but it is because they are so stinking cute that I can't keep my hands off of them.. and I am always up in their face.

I would be careful about working in a hospital setting, especially in the inpatient setting because Pseduo and MRSA are just about on everything everywhere...
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Well I am a Registered Nurse in an emergency room.. and I agree that kids make me the sickest.. but it is because they are so stinking cute that I can't keep my hands off of them.. and I am always up in their face.

I would be careful about working in a hospital setting, especially in the inpatient setting because Pseduo and MRSA are just about on everything everywhere...
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hi there,

I am an RN and work in a doctor's office. I used to do a lot of patient care as a medical assistant, but now I do administrative stuff. But we deal with kidney patients, so there was never much risk of me getting sick from them anyways. I opted to not work in a hospital setting because of the risk of getting sick from patients. It was just the best choice for me personally. My passion is more in administration anyways. I think it's totally up to you what type of environment you choose to work in. Some CFers do very well in the hospital setting...I even know of some CFers who were RT's. Just do what you think is best for your health and for you to be happy at your job.

Leah 26 w/CF
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hi there,

I am an RN and work in a doctor's office. I used to do a lot of patient care as a medical assistant, but now I do administrative stuff. But we deal with kidney patients, so there was never much risk of me getting sick from them anyways. I opted to not work in a hospital setting because of the risk of getting sick from patients. It was just the best choice for me personally. My passion is more in administration anyways. I think it's totally up to you what type of environment you choose to work in. Some CFers do very well in the hospital setting...I even know of some CFers who were RT's. Just do what you think is best for your health and for you to be happy at your job.

Leah 26 w/CF
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hi there,

I am an RN and work in a doctor's office. I used to do a lot of patient care as a medical assistant, but now I do administrative stuff. But we deal with kidney patients, so there was never much risk of me getting sick from them anyways. I opted to not work in a hospital setting because of the risk of getting sick from patients. It was just the best choice for me personally. My passion is more in administration anyways. I think it's totally up to you what type of environment you choose to work in. Some CFers do very well in the hospital setting...I even know of some CFers who were RT's. Just do what you think is best for your health and for you to be happy at your job.

Leah 26 w/CF
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hi there,

I am an RN and work in a doctor's office. I used to do a lot of patient care as a medical assistant, but now I do administrative stuff. But we deal with kidney patients, so there was never much risk of me getting sick from them anyways. I opted to not work in a hospital setting because of the risk of getting sick from patients. It was just the best choice for me personally. My passion is more in administration anyways. I think it's totally up to you what type of environment you choose to work in. Some CFers do very well in the hospital setting...I even know of some CFers who were RT's. Just do what you think is best for your health and for you to be happy at your job.

Leah 26 w/CF
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Hi there,

I am an RN and work in a doctor's office. I used to do a lot of patient care as a medical assistant, but now I do administrative stuff. But we deal with kidney patients, so there was never much risk of me getting sick from them anyways. I opted to not work in a hospital setting because of the risk of getting sick from patients. It was just the best choice for me personally. My passion is more in administration anyways. I think it's totally up to you what type of environment you choose to work in. Some CFers do very well in the hospital setting...I even know of some CFers who were RT's. Just do what you think is best for your health and for you to be happy at your job.

Leah 26 w/CF
 
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