Floor_Nurse

myoglobin wrote: "We have record numbers of adverse reactions in the VAERS database https://www.medalerts.org/vaersdb/findfield.phpTABLE=ON&GROUP1=CAT&EVENTS=ON&VAX=COVID19 far more than any previous vaccine on record. Evidence continues to emerge that this isn't a "normal virus" ". Upon reading the (5/21/2021) data from the VAERS data, out of 262521 who got the shot, 4406 deaths, 4590 life threatening incidents, 3299 permanently disabled. The data also mentions birth defects. Yikes! Do people really understand what they're consenting to? Is there any liability, that is, legally, can you sue the manufacturer? A long time ago, back in the 40's & 50's, doctors were telling people that cigarettes are good for you. Of course, they were never banned (in the US) because the profits to be gained + the push of lobbyists... all to make sure that you can still purchase this harmful product.

Several months ago, an article was published by J. Bart Classen, MD The link to the article is here: COVID-19 RNA Based Vaccines and the Risk of Prion Disease A year ago, we were learning more about the virus itself (for example, why was it mainly targeting the elderly). Now, it's important that we continue to learn more about the vaccine and the encapsulating/coating ingredients (like Polysorbate 80 & Polyethylene glycol 2000 (please note that P.E.G. 2000 does not have the same molecular weight, nor is the same thing, as regular Miralax). In truth, there are no long-term studies yet with the Covid-19 vaccine. There are many doctors & researchers stating things that are contrary to the "It's perfectly safe" theory. Some of the info floating around there isn't proven (or just plain quackery), while other info is worth looking into.

Isn't it odd that the federal government has granted legal immunity from liability to Pfizer & Moderna if something goes wrong with this particular vaccine? And now, there are numerous incidents from doctors who state that some of their patients have reported alarming side effects, like the doctor (in the link below) in New York (who advocates a low-carbohydrate diabetes diet). He says that the Covid shot caused low blood sugars in himself and his patients... https://youtu.be/NhRYP_P5SOE

I can tell you of another nurse I knew who was targeted. First of all, he was dispised for being a male among so many female nurses. Then, after being late for work once or twice, he let his nurse licence lapse by just one day (of course, he got taken off the floor until he got it renewed). From then on he was treated badly, and there was obvious retaliation by the supervisor, like, assigning him to two different units at the same time (a lot of walking), or assigning him to the most difficult group of patients (the fighters). It took a while, but they eventually got him tossed out the door. It was very hard to prove that he was singled out but when a supervisor doesn't like someone, they might push their power. Actually, he wasn't a bad nurse, just had some bad breaks and should have been more timely with his nurse licence.

I'm not quite sure what you're asking. I've seen an interview question like "Tell me about a time when you did something bad". Just be yourself. When you pass the NCLEX (yes, you've got this!) then you can answer those tricky interview questions knowing that 1) I will do no harm, 2) I can't give a dose of something without a specific Dr. order, 3) I will never leave a patient in a dangerous situation, like stepping away from a patient that might fall, eat something harmful, or perhaps they might pull out their g-tube. Also, you'll have to get used to moving forward... never to be a CNA again.

Hi, I'd like to know if civilian nurses (not vet's) working at the VA are required to get the Covid vaccine shot?

The place where I work gets supplies (based on insurance companies approval) paid for by Medicaid. What you have described sounds like Medicaid fraud. Supplies that are intended to be used for one patient are not to be given or sold to another. Nurses can get in big trouble over medical billing & medical waste.

Hi, I'm wondering if civilian nurses (not vet's) working at the VA (Veterans Affairs) required to get the Covid vaccine shot? what about State employees?

The Covid shot must be given in an environment where trained medical staff are nearby in case of an acute reaction. A friend of mine (a nurse) was working in the hospital two weeks ago as about 1700 (scheduled) shots were given. The recipients had stay an extra 15 minutes for observation (for possible adverse side effects). She said there was one person who had an anaphylactic reaction. Of course the crash cart was there and Epinephrine was given. I doubt that the patient will be getting the second shot.

"SummitRN" stated that no one has died after receiving the Covid vaccine... that's not 100% true. According to the CDC's own website, "2,509 reports of death (0.0017%) among people who received a COVID-19 vaccine (between Dec 2020 - March 29, 2021)." https://www.CDC.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/adverse-events.html Also, a former Detroit TV anchor died just one day after getting the shot. https://www.Google.com/amp/s/detroit.cbslocal.com/2021/02/16/former-detroit-tv-anchor-dies-one-day-after-taking-covid-vaccine/amp/ And an elderly man died hours after getting the shot... https://www.Google.com/amp/s/amp.freep.com/amp/4380833001 I'll admit, most probably had underlying issues and it's possible that the Covid vaccine was not to blame. But it's not accurate to state "zero deaths" after getting the Covid shot.

Don't "job-hop". It takes time to build a decent resume. Even if you're locked in with a good job, longevity is a plus. Read the orders several times when dealing with dangerous drugs like Coumadin.

Good article. It looks like the beginning of some much needed data, pertaining to the "long-term" effects of the virus and treatment.

Thank you for all your responses Rose_Queen, Soloist, and macawake. I have read your links, and especially like the one from Cornell: https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2020/12/yes-some-covid-vaccines-use-genetic-engineering-get-over-it/ There's a lot of info out there about vaccines, but sadly, some info is twisted or simply leaves out some facts so as to lean towards someone's biased view... instead of stating the truth.

The way that this Covid vaccine works is quite different from the flu shot. The Covid vax. is not a (dead) bacteria or virus being injected into your body. (With Pfizer & Moderna) RNA (called messenger RNA) that's been coded in a lab goes into your arm. The RNA has instructions, or a code, that gets deposited on the cell. The ribosomes of the cell make a spike protein. It looks similar to the spike protein on the surface of the actual Corona virus. Then your body is supposed to make antibodies (antigens) that goes after the spike protein and neutralize it. The problem is that this has not been tested in any long-term studies, so, this is more of an experiment. We don't know whether or not the DNA gets permanently changed (possibly bad). We're talking about something that's not supposed to be in your body (made in a lab) that can bind to the surface of your cells and possibly may not be able to be reversed. Also, since the drug is still being evaluated for long term adverse effects, pregnancy, etc., the FDA would not license the drug, but instead, put out as EUA... Emergency Use Authorization.

It seems like some nursing homes can't keep good nurses for long because they burn them out. There's a lot of jobs out there for LVN nurses and it's not unusual for a new nurse to "hop" around until a good/satisfying position is found. After that, try to stay locked in for a few years so that your resume looks stable.