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olddragger

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  1. Is there a flu outbreak in your area?

    olddragger replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    to clarify concerning my reference to Hurricane Sandy. My understanding is that the hurricane had a profound affect on thousands in the area? People without power, transportation impaired, schools...

  2. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    olddragger replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    But tracy0001, it seems that you are thinking that the hcw, once vaccinated, can't pass on the influenza/flu virus? Unfortunately, that is a common misconception. Its a complex problem that I dont...

  3. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    this is an influenza thread? here is some latest info about thimerosol ( which can be in the influenza vaccination that is recommended yearly): This is just for your information--form your own...

  4. Is there a flu outbreak in your area?

    olddragger replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank you OP for breaking this down and for providing the culture reports. This is one thing I was afraid of. First of all I am so sorry so many people are sick with this stuff. God speed....

  5. Looking for a pick me up:/

    olddragger replied to kclpn2013's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let it get you down. Nurses are human too and mistakes will happen. Just learn from it and don't do it again. 30 years ago I remember something I did. I was a new RN in a busy E.R. i was just...

  6. Is there a flu outbreak in your area?

    olddragger replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    CT Pixie--when you say confirmed cases , what does that mean. Did cultures that were done come back positive for influenza? Dont get me wrong, sick people are sick people. Whether it is influenza or...

  7. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    olddragger replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    asystole rn--i respect every ones belief. Yours also. I dont agree with it however. When I was accepted for my previous position many years ago the only test required was the TB test. The employer...

  8. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    CrunchRN--have you ever seen a governmental program that saves money? Yes, statistics can be made to say just about whatever you want them to say, but in reality I have never seen one--unless...

  9. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "Sooo, flu vaccination of caregivers reduces health care costs by reducing complications in vulnerable patients? If so then it does seem like a reasonable expectation to have nurses take the flu...

  10. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    [h=3]CMS ISSUES FINAL RULE FOR FIRST YEAR OF HOSPITAL VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM[/h]BACKGROUND: Hospital payments account for the largest share of Medicare spending, and Medicare is the largest...

  11. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In response to the above poster. Not only is the Government pushing Influenza vaccinations on the hcw they are also threatening acute care facilities with reduced medicare/medicaid reimbursement if...

  12. Flu Season Hits Country Hard, 18 States Reach Epidemic Levels

    olddragger replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for posting this news as it represents a huge part of the overall problem associated with the "flu shot". The flu is not influenza. Yet these two different illnesses are often used...

  13. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Kareylea and hawkfdc--i enjoyed reading your posts and I am in total agreement with you. I was the poster that stated this was tied to money. I worked in a major teaching facility until Dec 2012. I...

  14. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Mulan--I will be glad to share why I think hospitals all of a sudden went to the mandatory influenza vaccinations. MONEY! Read this:...

  15. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    olddragger replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    laidback al what is your thoughts on why employers are suddenly mandating these vaccinations? To the best of my knowledge this began in

  16. Grateful for my flu shot....

    olddragger replied to roser13's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Here is a weekly report from the CDC showing that the confirmed cases of influenza is actually down for the latest week reporting...

  17. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Like laidbacl al has posted we all need to educate ourselves and not just take what certain publications publish as the facts. The CDC is biased toward influenza vaccinations for example. If you do...

  18. 8 fired (3 Nurses) for refusing flu shot.

    olddragger replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are solid religious reasons that apply for some. Diversity doesnt just apply to patients. Please look up some of the religions that are agaisnt vaccinations and their reasons why before you...

  19. H5N1 Bird Flu updates - 2013

    olddragger replied to Laidback Al's topic in Disaster Preparation

    good point Al. Swine flu has not been eliminated. Perhaps there is hope in the new all in one vaccine under development. I do hope

  20. Has anyone left their employment due to mandatory vaccinations

    olddragger replied to anniemm's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I totally agree. Our own State nurses association is not in favor of mandatory vaccinations. Most individuals I have spoken too are not in favor of making vaccinations mandatory. This includes many...

  21. Has anyone left their employment due to mandatory vaccinations

    olddragger replied to anniemm's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have come to realize that we as nurses, will never change this mandatory influenza vaccination policy that has been basically mandated through threaten reduction of Medicare/medicaid reimbursement....

  22. Has anyone left their employment due to mandatory vaccinations

    olddragger replied to anniemm's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ladyfree--thank you for posting. It was obvious that it was posted from the heart. You shared some very important experiences and personnel thoughts facing this issue and I appreciate that. I totally...

  23. Has anyone left their employment due to mandatory vaccinations

    olddragger replied to anniemm's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do grow weary of being told : "Duty of care includes helping our patients (beneficence), doing no harm (nonmaleficence), and obtaining informed consent (autonomy). The use of the influenza vaccine...

  24. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    olddragger replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow, a great creditable find. Thank you for sharing

  25. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    olddragger replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "Sigh" Again where is the actual