10-18-2014, 08:16 PM
Racer X wrote:
[quote=Grateful11]
Theoretically there is no "outbreak" of Ebola in the US. We have 2 nurses that contracted Ebola from a guy
that is now dead. They contracted it most liked because someone screwed on procedures of handling bodily fluids.
Sweet jeebus! Will people quit parroting the idiot news outlets!!!!!!!
The first case WAS NOT A NURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
she is a nurses aid, which is basically a janitor for humans. I'm not demeaning her, but there are 6 registered nurses in my family, with a total of over 200 years experience combined. Mom worked as an RN for 53 years.
I really doubt she knew the risks, nor was she likely trained in contaminated bodily fluid handling.
About Nina Pham
"Pham grew up in a Vietnamese family in Fort Worth, Texas.
She didn't go far away for college, attending Texas Christian University in the same city. Pham graduated with a nursing degree in 2010.
And just two months ago, she received certification in critical care nursing, which deals specifically with life-threatening problems."
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/14/health/ebo...nina-pham/
"Not only is Pham skilled in proper nursing techniques, she was a scrupulous teacher, too.
Jennifer Joseph trained under Pham at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Though she now works at another hospital, she remembers the guidance she received from Pham.
"Knowing Nina, she's one of the most meticulous, thorough, effective nurses," Joseph told CNN affiliate KTVT. "She taught me infection control and hand hygiene and protocol. I learned so much of that from her."
Joseph said she also has faith that those taking care of her now will help their colleague recover.
"I have full confidence they'll be able to get her through this."