I work as a new grad ICU nurse. Had some chest pains and elevated heart rate at work and eventually, towards the middle of my shift, passed out over the break room table. Got rushed to the ER. Heart was in SVT going in the 200’s. Adenosine given x3 and cardioversion didn’t stop it so I was admitted onto the cardiac ICU floor. Didn’t have any insurance with my employer yet because I was so new but in 3 days it will kick in...I stayed a week. So I have 3 days of bills not covered, including the surgery, and copayments for what is covered.
I have since been let go of that position because I had to be admitted again for the same reason during work having another stay in cardiac ICU. I’m assuming they can get away with firing me over medical issues because I was within my first 90days.
Both visits amount to $120k. I am still unemployed with no current insurance so I haven’t been able to get back to work still having heart issues. I was told by billing at the hospital that because I drove an hour to work every day and don’t reside in that county, the hospital can’t consider me for any ‘charity’. I can’t let this ruin my credit and my life! What suggestions does anyone have for me??
Submitted July 04, 2018 at 12:01PM by sheracraft https://ift.tt/2lWxGjw
