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My youngest daughter caught the actual virus from the live flu mist. She had to take tamiflu and 2 antibiotics. This is very rare and not so much of an issue with the injection.

I think a large factor is how "new" the vaccine is perceived. Safety and efficacy are major concerns. Larger scale clinical trial results are not as prevalent as other vaccines. Long term and short term side effects are of concern. My daughter too...

Hello everyone, I posted on this topic before but just want our experience to be shared. My 2 daughters were both vaccinated using the live flumist. The next day the youngest developed a high fever and sore throat. This continued over the next few...

Be careful of the live mist vaccination. If your children tend to get sick easily talk with your doctor before taking the mist....as for the injection, I think it is a better alternative for some children....but always consult with your doctor. You...

Anything is possible....however we haven't been around anyone else for the past few weeks. None of us were sick. The doctor believes as I do that this was from the live H1N1 flumist. Thank you for your kind words and prayers :)

Hello everyone, Considering the flu is in full swing, I decided it would be best to have my daughters 17 and 8 vaccinated. Both my kids were healthy and well. My youngest actually is home schooled and had not been in contact with anyone sick. On M...

Sonia, My two daughters took the live H1N1 flumist as well. No problems from the older one. The day after the vaccine my youngest developed fever, sore throat, cough, and wheezing in her lungs. On thursday our pediatrician started her on tamiflu. ...

Thank You....prayers are definitely needed and highly appreciated. I am overwrought with guilt for deciding to give this to her.

I think as a profession we lack being our own advocates. If we all demanded better treatment then they would be forced to give us that treatment....unfortunately the majority of us just take it and simmer quietly. I am just tired of it...and plain ...

Hello fellow nurses, Is anyone else feeling exhausted by the daily abuse we subject our body, mind, and spirit to for employers that could care less about us???? I have worked at the same place for 4 years now and subjected myself to infrequent bath...

Well they make us sign a document prior to every shift signing away our right to our second 30 minute meal break (in cali as you said we are entitled to 30 min every 5 hours). So on top of making us sign that stupid board we never get our 10 minute...

LOL thank you :)

The CPNE is fairly easy nursing but the pressure to perform with perfection is nerve wracking....Yes, most private institutions are in it for the money. EC is a good program for the right student, given they are unable to go another route.

The CPNE is not hard.....People make it hard by not preparing or letting their nerves take control. Just study your critical elements and prepare for about 3 months prior to taking the test. I think reading a bunch of negative information stresses ...

I can tell you that the area nursing schools require the care of 3 patients by the end of their practicum. We see nurses from 3 community colleges and 2 universities and they all require this. We as preceptors are only to be available as a resource...

Well I am not exactly sure how much stock I put in their achievement award. They seemed to get it at a very convenient time when boards were changing their criteria to exclude Excelsior on various levels. Coincidental, absolute, or a combination? I...

I started my BSN with Excelsior but changed my mind after evaluating the sanctions from their ADN program over the past few years. I did do my ADN through Excelsior after working as a LPN for 10 years. I am always complimented on what a good nurse ...

If you study and know the required information given to you by Excelsior, you should pass with ease. I did take the Excelsior workshop but did not learn anything that wasn't already in the study guide. This test is very basic and really comes down ...

The problem with Excelsior started to appear around 2001-2002....it stemmed from a few shady publishing companies that got a few boards of nursing questioning Excelsior (the big one was in Utah). Some of the long timers on here remember the big orde...

I graduated in 2005 from Excelsior and had no problem getting on at a well respected university teaching hospital (here in SoCal). I had pediatric experience and references. I actually had no problems getting a job... I think things have become in...

Please keep in mind that the board can change their decision to accept Excelsior degrees at any time. I started the program in 2003 and watched as many boards made changes to how they accept EC. Some states have banned them. Personally, I would ju...

The CPNE can easily be done without a workshop. I attended the EC workshop in Albany prior to my CPNE. I really learned nothing new. You can set up practice stations at home and get the same thing. My friend and I both thought it was doable withou...

The problem is not one that will be solved soon. I just called Excelsior and spoke with my BSN advisor...I have decided to withdraw from the program and enroll in distance program that does not have this negativity surrounding the program. It will ...

I graduated back in 2005 (enrolled in 2003 before the Ca decision) from the ADN program at EC. I had no problem getting licensed in California. I also had no problem finding a good job. I started the BSN program at Excelsior last year. I have tak...

Congrats!!!! I know it is a bit stressful these days with EC and boards of nursing making changes to how they accept the degree. I graduated back in 2005 and started the program in 2003 prior to the Cali board decision. I started and am enrolled i...