Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

sophia145 · Feb 28

I was in an NP Program when the first vaccine came out. I was also pregnant and was skeptical of the claims. I contacted my school and got an exemption. My clinical sites did not ask and The hospital I worked just required occasional testing. I would try to contact your school and explain your concerns.

BarbaraNM, ASN, RN · Feb 28

toomuchbaloney said:

Do you wonder why you have the same exact questions or doubts about vaccines which are widely considered safe and effective by health professionals and scientists (according to data and observable effect)?

I totally agree. And if you ignore the garbage conspiracy YouTube videos and look at actual medical journal articles with real scientific studies they show that the vaccine is safe and effective and has prevented many deaths since it was introduced. In my opinion, anyone that does not believe in science should perhaps find a different career.

caroladybelle 2.0 · Feb 28

The big issue is that many/most clinical sites require vaccination.

It would be very difficult if not impossible in many schools to find enough appropriate clinical sites to accommodate unvaccinated students and still get the required well rounded variety of clinical experiences needed to graduate and qualify for boards.

Tomascz, ASN, RN · Feb 28

If you're only accepting feedback that is consistent with your prejudices, you might want to look at another line of work because nursing school is gonna eat your lunch.

Sorry; not sorry.

Teresa S., DNP · Feb 28

It is going to depend on where you live, where you go to school and the clinical practicum that you will have to do. Does the vaccine prevent people from getting or spreading the vaccine? You say you have done research - you can also just look around. There is an alternative out there to the mRNA vaccines. There are the mRNA Pfizer and Maderna and there is the Novavax. Novavax is made more like our other vaccines. You should research them and make an informed decision. Good luck.

mrphil79 · Feb 28

It's been my consistent experience that the people who refuse the vaccine due to stated fears of it being new and untested and unknown side effects are the same people who aggressively seek out anti-viral drugs for Covid the second they get sick.
For some reason those fears vanish when it's for treatment with drugs that are far newer, can be pretty darn hard on your body (liver especially), and at one point seemed to be changing every 2-3 months during the height of Covid.
So, ask yourself if you'd take paxlovid if you got sick, and if you say yes to that then your fears to justify not getting the shot are probably not valid.

RN-90 · Feb 28

I previously taught at a CON and did clinical placements. If a student wanted an exemption, they had to submit to the clinical agency for the exemption.

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Christine Robinsom · Feb 28

Hello, I have 2 autoimmune diseases. One is Guillian Barre. I had it at the age of 5 and 24. It is rare to get it twice. I also have Hereditary Hemospherocytosis and do not have a spleen. I was in a catch 22. I am more apt to get GBS again and it is a side effect of the Covid shot. However, I am immunocompromised. I chose not to get the shot. I am unable to work in the hospital setting, or offices. I got an exemption from my Provider. However, when I needed a job, most companies required the shot even if only working from home. I had no issues going through nursing school, but that was way before Covid. I am not working at this time. I tend to get sicker quicker now that I am in my 60's. This was my choice though. I wish you the best of luck. I have had haters, but unless one has been totally paralyzed twice, no one can understand.

BarbaraNM, ASN, RN · Feb 28

mrphil79 said:

It's been my consistent experience that the people who refuse the vaccine due to stated fears of it being new and untested and unknown side effects are the same people who aggressively seek out anti-viral drugs for Covid the second they get sick.
For some reason those fears vanish when it's for treatment with drugs that are far newer, can be pretty darn hard on your body (liver especially), and at one point seemed to be changing every 2-3 months during the height of Covid.
So, ask yourself if you'd take paxlovid if you got sick, and if you say yes to that then your fears to justify not getting the shot are probably not valid.

good point... When I had Covid July 2022, they offered me Paxlovid, which I declined, for the reasons you state. I told the doctor "no. I trust the vaccines.“.

BarbaraNM, ASN, RN · Feb 28

Christine Robinsom said:

Hello, I have 2 autoimmune diseases. One is Guillian Barre. I had it at the age of 5 and 24. It is rare to get it twice. I also have Hereditary Hemospherocytosis and do not have a spleen. I was in a catch 22. I am more apt to get GBS again and it is a side effect of the Covid shot. However, I am immunocompromised. I chose not to get the shot. I am unable to work in the hospital setting, or offices. I got an exemption from my Provider. However, when I needed a job, most companies required the shot even if only working from home. I had no issues going through nursing school, but that was way before Covid. I am not working at this time. I tend to get sicker quicker now that I am in my 60's. This was my choice though. I wish you the best of luck. I have had haters, but unless one has been totally paralyzed twice, no one can understand.

Wow...very scary. And also a totally legitimate reason to seek an exemption. Sorry you had problems, even if working from home. Sending you hugs...

toomuchbaloney · Feb 28

GBS is a "side effect" of viral illness too.