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I truly believe the flu vaccine is bogus and not only that but dangerous. The adjuvents added to recent vaccines like squalene are unnecessary. They send your immune system into overddrive. I have spent a lot of time reading the fine print on recent vaccines and I dont want any thankyou. Had a flu vaccine in 2003 and got deathly ill, could not walk for 5 days. No vaccine since and never had flu again. They asked Dr Oz last year on tv if his kids were getting the flu vaccine and he said NO. Since then he has changed his tune because he was forced to by media. They even admitted that this last round of vaccine was practically useless. They have a lot of uselss vaccine and no where to peddle it, so they have to scare you or force you to take it. What unbelievable crap.

Strike nurses make good money, no doubt about it. When nurses strike it is for good reasons, if your union is crappy then your result is crappy. Most times it is beneficial. I wish nurses who are AGAINST striking for pay, safe working conditions, and benefits they deserve would get down off the cross and ask themselves why hospitals who can well afford to pay them better are willing to spend so much dough on strike nurses? 40 dollars an hour and half and double time for overtime. Get a grip. They have the money to spend and other hospitals help them out, just like you have a union to back you financially if your strike lingers. I know nurses who work strikes and their money is good, but I was a nurse who stood with 864 others to unionize our hospital in 1983. The attitude of our hospital before winning our strike of 3 mo was, If you dont like it here you can leave. Afterwards was a whole new story. I stayed there 15 years. That union is still in place. It was communication workers of america, we went with them because they had big bucks and could support our fight and it worked. And the patients did not suffer and die, just so all you mother teresas and bleeding hearts dont have sleepless nights. Just because you provide a vital service does not mean you should not be compensated. Healthcare is a business, and if business was not good they would not be in it. Take off the rose colored glasses. Nursing fails one of the 10 criteria to be legitimately called a profession, and that is to be licensed and work independently. We cant hang out our shingle, we cant diagnose or endorse and sell our products like doctors do. So we are constantly tethered to other entities that enable us to practice and therefore our livlihoods are always controlled by others who want to use us but do not appreciate our value. In unity there is power, that is why I support unions. Since 1999 I have worked in southern states, and the main reason nurses dont want to unionize or strike is not out of concern for patients, but fear, fear of losing their jobs and fear of confrontation. So please stop using concern for the pts as an excuse for not standing up for yourself, because that dog just dont hunt.

I forgot to mention that I am also a Diploma RN, graduated 1980 and worked steady through 2009. Having a great vacation but also looking forward to going back to work. When you reach your full retirement age, you will be able to work without any deduction from your social security. I am looking forward to that. Getting old is not so bad, dont let the youngins intimidate you.

To test your getajobability you could apply for travel nursing jobs on line. You fill out your skill lists and talk to a recruiter. You can find out a lot about yourself and what is out there for you in a short time, you might find a job, or you dont have to accept one even if you interview with an employer over the phone. Think about it this way, What would you do if you weren't afraid? I will be 65 in Feb, retired since 2009 and enjoying it. When I go back to work it will be travel, some companies hire for 6 weeks, 3 mo,6mo, temp and permanent. Some travel companies will hire you to work local as a traveler. I have travel nursed before and found it empowering because you have more control in where and what you do and for how long and you can always say no to any offer. Just dont forget your insurance. Just because you have been on the shelf for a while, dont underestimate your value. Get back on the bike. And if travel works for you, dont forget to sign up with as many companies you can handle, competition is good. Good luck.