HonestRN

HonestRN

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  1. Lurking Bacteria Raise Risks From Swine Flu

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2009/09/lurking_bacteria_raise_risks_f.html

  2. H1N1 in Austin and HCWs ill

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/09/swine-flu-things-get-tents-in-austin.html This article is from Sept 22, 2009, on that day alone they had 200 positive H1N1 cases. I have a friend...

  3. Getting vaccinated after contracting the flu?

    HonestRN replied to herring_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From the Sept 18, 2009 CDC Press briefing

  4. Reasons to get the flu shot-funny

    HonestRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://boards.medscape.com/[email protected]@.29f60079!comment=1

  5. First H1N1 Vaccines Will Be Nasal Sprays

    HonestRN replied to Cherybaby's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/19/health/19flu.html

  6. Chinese Experts Question Swine Vaccine Safety

    HonestRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Several years huh? In a perfect world maybe otherwise in several years the current strain may have mutated and the vaccine ineffective. It's my understanding that the seasonal flu vaccine is not...

  7. Are We Going to See Shortages of Seasonal Flu Vaccine?

    HonestRN replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It could be an ugly flu

  8. Did drug-resistant swine flu spread between teens?

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/

  9. Mandatory Flu shots

    HonestRN replied to CathyLew's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No. A symptomatic nurse should not be working with vulnerable populations. Of greater concern to me however is the infected nurse who is asymptomatic but can be shedding the virus and putting...

  10. Unorthodox use of antiviral drug saved swine-flu victim's life

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Interesting development

  11. IOM affirms CDC guidance on N95 use in H1N1 setting

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/biz-plan/news/sep0309iom.html

  12. Swine flu spread in China 'grim'

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8244358.stm

  13. 2000+ suspected cases on college campus...

    HonestRN replied to ONCRN84's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There have been several cases with encephalopathy and a couple with seizures. No lasting neurological problems.

  14. Confessions of a non-graceful nurse, help!

    HonestRN replied to zacarias's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for posting this Zacarias. I feel better now knowing I'm not

  15. IOM affirms CDC guidance on N95 use in H1N1 setting

    HonestRN replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I suspect that this will happen at more hospitals across the nation as they confront increased H1N1 cases and the increased cost of providing the recommended respirators.

  16. Nurses do you use any reference books and if so which one you recommend?

    HonestRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Taber's. It's an excellent reference

  17. MS and the H1N1 Injection

    HonestRN replied to sharpeimom's topic in General Nursing

    Both attenuated and live virus vaccines will be available. Maybe she can request the attenuated form.

  18. Colombian president Álvaro Uribe has swine flu

    HonestRN replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aRExnVhF.ZTo

  19. Colombian president Álvaro Uribe has swine flu

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/31/uribe-alvaro-colombia-swine-flu

  20. US swine flu victims had chronic health problems

    HonestRN replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As well as a connection between obesity and pregnancy and reduced immunity. In the case of obesity chronic inflammation predisposes one to other conditions i.e. diabetes and atherosclerosis....

  21. Health Care is a right

    HonestRN replied to headsup's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unfortunately the majority of health care costs go to self induced diseases such as adult onset diabetes, hypertension, joint issues etc resulting from

  22. Health Care is a right

    HonestRN replied to headsup's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Universal access to quality health care is the only humane and civilized approach we should expect from a wealthy, industrialized

  23. school closure for swine flu guidelines

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    "Federal health officials, releasing guidelines Friday, suggested that closure of schools this fall be rare. "There are measures we can take to protect the students, protect the staff, and to allow...

  24. Nurse Survey Shows Deficiencies in Hospital Swine Flu Readiness

    HonestRN replied to Laidback Al's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I know that makes me feel better about working during this pandemic. Not. My hospital already struggles to identify and properly isolate MRSA and VRE patients. Can't imagine how they will deal with...

  25. Report to the President on U.S. Preparations for 2009 H1N1-Influenza

    HonestRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Here is a link to the full 86 page report to the White House concerning H1N1 preparations for 2009.