olddragger

olddragger

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  1. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    olddragger replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When you say the flu sweep through your unit--was it confirmed to be influenza or was it flu like symptoms? Sorry I dont mean to be a pain--but since this is a vaccination thread I though it would be...

  2. Anticipated nursing research topic

    olddragger replied to luvlimandee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Circumcision itself is a surgical procedure. Post procedural care of the procedure is where Nursing enters. Perhaps a paper looking at some cultures aversion to circumcision compared to those that...

  3. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you MarieBailey, a pick me up is well received. I am so glad to read that report. It was a an eye opener for me also--so to speak. I believe we think somewhat alike in that I have never...

  4. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I give up. Just--- everyone go take the flu shot. What do we nurses know

  5. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow. Just because I am not in favor of a mandated flu vaccination means I am willing to risk infecting a patient? per your post--" it is surprising that those so willing to sacrifice patient safety...

  6. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    not applicable--you would have never graduated from any Nursing school with those beliefs. But get real--what hospital really enforces proper hand washing!! They should, and at times they make a few...

  7. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you Mariebailey--apology accepted. Well, according to cdc's report the number of flu cases are greatly diminished. Thats a good

  8. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    mariebailey --with all due respect, that comment was not called for. I think the people posting/reading this thread are NOT psychotic, paranoid or members of a radical group. I dont think anyone...

  9. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nursing by profession is at times too complacent. Why do ya'll think that occurs? What single patient focused standard has Nursing on a national level said they will not do? I am not speaking about...

  10. Old car guys in nursing home

    olddragger replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    a tool in a mans hand is good

  11. What would you change about nursing?

    olddragger replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    The ability to stand up for ourselves and to have a strong national

  12. What are some personality traits needed to be a great nurse?

    olddragger replied to KayyyT's topic in General Nursing

    take martial

  13. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    anytime there is an avoidable change in condition of your employment and the end result for example is that a person with a higher salary ( been there longer) is replaced by a lower salaried person (...

  14. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    MeggieA--I dont know if I know you? Great minds think alike? lol:) I live in Ga. I am glad you see the points I was trying to make in my post. If Nursing is to be accepted by other "professions" as...

  15. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thats fair and appreciated. You are certainly doing the correct thing in educating yourself. As ludicrous as its sounds an employer cannot just fire an employee because of obesity, even if it is...

  16. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If I may----FluMist has the potential theoretically cause influenza--although it should be a rare thing. The inactivated virus's within the im version cannot cause the strands of viral infection it...

  17. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So its wrong to question? It's wrong to insist on evidence proven research? IMHO nursing/employee compliance is what a lot of people and facilities count on to do whatever they want. If you truly...

  18. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    olddragger replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    i am sorry for your situation Jenni--but I want to give you kudos for your stand and your actions. THIS WILL BE AN INTERESTING CASE!! I retired instead of continuing--so I really cant do what you...

  19. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many posters have said that as nurses we are bound by professional responsibility to take this vaccine in order to protect our patients. OK then. How do you know that you are protected once you...

  20. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    olddragger replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wish it was that simple elkpark. Your reasoning may be acceptable for new hires,but what about those that have been at a facility for many years? For these nurses it is not that simple. It is also...

  21. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    olddragger replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    wow. Thanks for sharing

  22. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    olddragger replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    how do you

  23. The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    olddragger replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree that it would be difficult to change peoples behavior, however I believe that it should not be forgotten or placed on the shelf as "it's no use in trying" type thing. Just like children people...

  24. How is flu affecting your hospital?

    olddragger replied to RNfaster's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/weeklyarchives2012-2013/images/image011.gif Maybe the worst is

  25. The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    olddragger replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    statistics can be made to be very misleading. CDC uses that to its own advantage also. Ask yourself this--how logical is the influenza vaccination in regard to preventing influenza? Please think in...