lamazeteacher

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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do not believe that professional nurses should be made to take flu vaccines, as I believe we should be self informed through reading CDC publications, etc. to sufficiently to realize the importance...
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    Nurse interviewed on CNN against swine flu vaccine

    lamazeteacher replied to GFzalez's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That "nurse" on CNN, had only her immediate personal reaction to share. Her self serving message related to unfounded fears, misinformation (vaccine was tested thoroughly), and inability to see beyond...
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    Vaccinated and Sick--But I'd do it again

    lamazeteacher replied to Sonia,RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The flu-mist vaccination has "attenuated" (half dead) flu virus in it, while the injected vaccine has all dead virus in it. There is the possibility that live virus can be "shed" for up to a week...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Seaspray 700777: As a prenursing student, you might look up what other occupations are appropriate for you, with the subjects you already have. By not taking the H1N1 vaccine (by injection, since...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You can ask your doctor for thimersol free vaccine. There's no aluminum in any vaccine about which I know . Are all your cooking pots and implements free of aluminum? What about antiperspirents? Don't...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    but that's not you, right? luckily you don't hide behind a phobia or fabricate a religion being against the prevention of
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Foley: Patients aren't your employees. They can refuse meds and go AMA. You are an employee of your facility, and to maintain the position that pays your way, you have an obligation to do what you're...
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    Best Place to Live/Work in Virginia

    lamazeteacher replied to NURSESTAR's topic in Virginia Nursing

    When I got my nurse's license in VA, I was surprised to learn that it's one of many "compact" states. You have a license in all those states when you have one in VA and vice versa. Reciprosity means...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nursing schools set the tone for professional responsibility in regard to communicable diseases' attenuation, upon students' entrance to it. They weed out anyone with an attitude that: A. projects...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ".......I fear far more then catching the flu at work." quote from post #86, by Gloria1234 What could be more frightening than knowing you consciously exposed a pregnant patient, friend, relative,...
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    No Prior Existing Conditions but Dead Anyway

    lamazeteacher replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I understood that orders for H1N1 flu vaccine were being filled for private doctors as well as Public Health Clinics. Since vaccination is free through federally supported Public Health clinics, I...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have worked in Administration, ED, OB, Infection control, Public Health, Research on Doctor-Patient Communication, Nursing Education, Employee Health, and Umbilical cord blood Stem Cell...
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    No Prior Existing Conditions but Dead Anyway

    lamazeteacher replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's the "Catch-22" of the situation: you need to get Tamiflu in the first 48 hours in which flu s/s exist, but the test for H1N1 won't likely turn positive until the 3rd or 4th day after onset. So...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ya Think? The vaccine is definitely proven to be safe and effective, according to national agencies like NIH, CDC, and IC professionals. Spreading misinformation is about as bad as spreading a killer...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It seems unlikely that the hospital can enforce that! It will be interesting to see if the health insurance company can take it (and if they can't, where it might go), as any policy for employees in...
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    help

    lamazeteacher replied to flygirl43's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There are 3 modes of transmission of Hep C. One is sharing syringes to use "street" drugs, another is a needlestick HCW occupational exposure, and the third way is sexual. Since the disease has...
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    Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    ".......To me the real issue is the discussion about the essence of the DNP itself. I can't say I think it is a waste of time (any addition of knowledge is good), but ..........does it add enough to...
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    Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    lamazeteacher replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Most clinics that administer vaccines do present information regarding possible side effects and known complications regarding the vaccine to be given/offered, which those taking it must sign. At...
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    Washington Redskins Cheerleader Suffers Dystonia From Flu Shot

    lamazeteacher replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    whenever i see a link added to a statement of (possible) fact, i consider its source. if the organisation that promotes the concept indicated, will gain financially from making it look good, i...
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    Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Ivan, I would have put dozens more thanks/kudos there, if that was permitted! You've just updated a seriously "out of the academic loop" septagenarian...... Now I realize why this thread happened....
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    Washington Redskins Cheerleader Suffers Dystonia From Flu Shot

    lamazeteacher replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Dystonia has been recognised as a disease, not a symptom; and upon googling that, I found no connection with any vaccine. The article about the cheerleader gave no medical references for the...
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    Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    lamazeteacher replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    your school sounds right on goal! it's why educations obtained in smaller communities can be better than those wherein you're just another face in a crowd. of course there's something to be said about...
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    Vaccination Discussion: Free-for-all....

    lamazeteacher replied to Laidback Al's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Al, Prepared Parenthood needs
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    CDC Updates Infection Control Guidance for Swine Flu

    lamazeteacher replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ".........influenza virus can potentially be transmitted through: Droplet exposure of mucosal surfaces (e.g., nose, mouth, and eyes) by respiratory secretions from coughing or sneezing;........" quote...