Is this legal?

[jessimee]

I'm just curious about the legality of something. There is a newly minted FNP in my neighborhood who frequents the neighborhood Facebook page giving medical advice. There was a discussion going on today about the flu shot and she made the statement that her "Advanced practice degree trumps your Google research" and yes, you should get the flu shot. I know her a bit--we've met a few times, but something about her touting her degree and accompanying it with advice feels not quite right. I'd hate for her to get in trouble. What do you all think?

[Ben_Dover]

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[nursel56]

Frankly, as nurses it's our responsibility to promote vaccines and to debunk the pseudo-science, outright hysteria and fabrications of the anti-vax crowd.

I agree. The anti-vax crowd ("true believers") cannot be persuaded, so it's important to stay calm and have all the facts, for people who are undecided, as well as explaining the methods of valid and invalid research methods so they know BS when they see it, even if no one else points it out.

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

Every fall it seems, AN gets posts with indignation about nurses' "rights" being violated by their employers' shot-or-mask policy. Many members try to educate them.

How is what she's doing worse?

[cyc0sys]

Seems kind of ignorant to discourage someone who is interested in preventative care options and health education. She could've used it as a teaching opportunity to applaud them on the concept of self-care, dispel any misconceptions about vaccination, and encourage an in depth dialogue at the provider's office. But who knows, maybe isolating a potential client while slapping them in the face with your medical degree is a good way start a business.