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I do wear contacts! I wonder if all brands have it in their solution? I will have to research that out. Well I hope that thimerosal has been removed, that would be great. I didn't even know there was a flu mist. Thank you for the info I am more informed to make any choices in the future. Alzheimer's doesn't run in my familly, but fibromyalgia, CFS,& meiniere's disease, we seem to have bad immune systems. I am cautious about what I put in my body that might affect my immune system :)

Hi Gail and Sue!!! Thanks for all the information you have provided me with. I think it is too late to get a nursing diploma, so I would have to take the 4 year program. To be honest with you, I don't know if I want to make that commitment. I wouldn't be starting till Sept 05 so I have some time to think about it. One thing I better do is upgrade some courses to even be accepted into University. Gail, good luck with your studies in TX.... congrats on getting in with such a long waiting list. Hopefully you will be joining your husband soon here in Calgary!!

Hi Sue!! YOU have been a great help, believe me!!! I appreciate you taking the time to give me your thoughts. Are you working on getting your degree as an RN now? Can you do it as a continuing ed course or do you have to go back full time? I thought LPN's were nurses assistants? I don't know too much about that, what I have noticed and agree with you is that the pay and opportunity isn't so good. I have heard that it might be manditory in 2005 for all nurses to have a 4 year degree and not be able to leave after two years. I plan on going in Sept ,05. ..... that might effect me in terms of a diploma or degree. What made you decide to go to Ontario? Well I hope you are getting the respect you deserve!!! :)

It is not the reaction I am worried about but what else in the shot. Unless I have been informed wrong the flu shot you receive contains thimerosal-a mercury-laden preservative. Some scientists have attributed the growth in Alzheimer's disease and autism to mercury found in certain vaccines. I don't want to take the chance. I have luckly not had the flu in over 10 years. I would rather have the flu because I wouldn't have peace of mind taking the shot. Then again I am 30 and healthy... if I was high risk I might think differently and take it.

Well that is good to hear!! I did some research, I live in Canada, and a paramedic was suspended for not taking the flu shot in Ontario . I dont know what the regulations are like here in Alberta. Thanks for the replies!!! Cheers, Erika

Hi, possible pre-nurse student and just a quick thought popped into my head. I have never had the flu shot, nor do I want one. I am assuming it is manditory once you become a nurse or do I have a choice wether to take one or not?

Hi everyone!:) My name is Erika and I am 30 years of age and just moved to Calgary from Ontario and LOVE IT!! I have been doing some soul searching and have decided that I would like to go back to school for nursing. I am quite confused on which direction I should take. Do I do an LPN program and then go back in the future to be a RN, or go to University and do the 4 years, or exit at two with a diploma??? My goal is to be an RN. Any suggestions or experiences would be great, exspecially if your from Calgary! Cheers Erika