Royal University Hospital ER nurse Carol Scrivener has had a stressful year.She said in some ways, it has been “business as usual” in the emergency department, but in other ways, they’ve had to adapt to changes.“Basically, everything has changed — every policy, every procedure and screening every patient that comes in for COVID,” Scrivener said as a few examples.
Healthcare Heroes: Saskatoon ICU nurse reflects on COVID-19 She said the ER has been working non-stop, but everyone knows it’s necessary.“COVID has pretty much taken over our lives.
I know for myself, I haven’t taken any time off since 2019. It’s been a long haul,” Scrivener said.She added it’s been critical to practise self-care.