I want to work in a nursing home but I'm a little hesitant because I heard there can be c-diff spores everywhere. I got c-diff one time about ten years ago when I was working in a nursing home, but I was really sick back then, and now I am symptom/med free and a lot stronger. Does anyone know if nursing home staff members are at higher risk of getting c-diff? Also, does anyone work in a medical setting and have a j-pouch, and what are your thoughts?
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I am a RN in a nursing home. My immune system is also shot due to all the nasty drugs I took with UC. BUT I have not caught anything from work. I've had my ostomy for over two years now. My takedown surgery is in two weeks. Wear gloves and wash your hands often. I see a lot more MRSA in the nursing home than c-diff.
Bostwis: Thanks for the words of encouragement. That's great to hear 
I am going to give it a try and be extra cautious with wearing gloves. I have an appointment with my gastroenterologist coming up so I'll see what he says but I think he's gonna say to go for it.
I am going to give it a try and be extra cautious with wearing gloves. I have an appointment with my gastroenterologist coming up so I'll see what he says but I think he's gonna say to go for it.