Episode 29: COVID-19 Chat with Catherine McMullan, FNP-BC

Summary:

Megan and Kristen interview Catherine McMullan, a RN in the COVID-ICU at a local hospital in Nashville, TN about COVID-19. They focus on the importance of wearing masks, how to take care of yourself if you have antibodies, and other questions directly from a COVID-19 nurse.

Challenge:

Drink 2-3 liters of water a day to stay hydrated.

Takeaways:

• Catherine has worked three years in the emergency department and three years in the ICU.

• She has graduated as a nurse practitioner, and is working as an experienced RN in the COVID-ICU unit.

• Wearing a mask is to protect the people around you

• N-95 masks need to be fitted right to your face, to work properly

• Wearing a surgical mask helps to protect other people around you

• People that are asymptomatic should stay hydrated, take vitamin c, get plenty of rest, eat nutritious foods, disinfecting, washing hands, and staying away from other people.

• 90% of respiratory illnesses are killed when washing hands with soap and water.

• Red cross can screen you for antibodies and you can donate blood.

• Support essential workers by checking in, making food, and giving them space or letting them talk.

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