Advice needed

tryingtobethin55 me
on 4/12/11 8:19 pm
I need some help here...so yesterday I came down with a terrible sore throat, pain in my ears, exc...took tylenol around the clock every 4 hours for the pain bc it was so difficult to swallow...the tylenol did not provide much relief, but took the edge off...well I am suspecting I have an infection and need some antibiotics so I am going to call the MD today...well I am a nurse and am supposed to work tonight and tomorrow night on the 11pm to 7am shift...I know that right now I feel terrible, just exhausted, in pain and worn down...but being maximum 8 weeks away from delivery I hate to use my sick time if I dont really need...but on the other hand i dont want to go to work and wear myself down even more!  ughh I don't know what to do... I am feeling that this is such a complicated decision?  lol  any advice?  would you go to work for the next two days or just take the sick time? 
Liz R.
on 4/12/11 9:07 pm - Easton, PA
Take the sick time - you and baby being healthy are the most important thing!
shrinkingarmywife77
on 4/12/11 11:47 pm - Lyman, SC
Agreeing with Liz 100%..take the days off and get better :)
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Lexa321
on 4/12/11 11:55 pm - weston, FL
take the sick time... you and your babies health are important.. also i dont think it would be fair to expose your patients to any further illness
Cathie N.
on 4/13/11 12:41 am - Augusta, GA
Ditto what Lex said, but you already know that ..!

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Hollywog
on 4/13/11 4:30 am


What Lexa said.  Stay home til you can get to the dr...it's best for you, your baby, and your patients.

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