Volunteeering to give COVID immunizations

[Hannahbanana, BSN, MSN]

Since it's been established that the vaccine rollout will not proceed as sort of planned anticipated, the Biden/Harris transition team might be looking for ways to facilitate distribution of whatever doses they can get out. NYC vaccinated 6 million people for smallpox in less than a month in 1947; surely we can do at least that much. 

I've sent a message to them on Twitter @Transition46 asking them to consider asking for volunteer RNs to help as part of the effort. I don't know what the plan will be going forward, but I'd volunteer in a heartbeat. I'm going to contact my state Public Health Dept too.

How about you?

[SmilingBluEyes]

They seem to have it well in hand here, at least for HCPs. For the general public, they may need more help when that time comes.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

I am already an inoculator and just waiting to be called. 

Hppy

 

[ChickenHealer]

One of the local healthcare systems here is allowing nursing students to volunteer as a vaccinator. We get community service hours, which are required for most of the schools around here.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

4 hours ago, ChickenHealer said:

One of the local healthcare systems here is allowing nursing students to volunteer as a vaccinator. We get community service hours, which are required for most of the schools around here.

This is probably state or even county specific but in Los Angeles county we are required to take a training class before we can give the vaccine. It was about two hours long and was mostly about proper handling of the vaccine and injection technique. I am curious if other states/counties are doing  this?

Hppy

 

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Nurse volunteers should contact their states/Counties  Medical Reserve Corps  (MRC) to sign-up to help with COVID immunizations.  

One can find local MRC here:  https://mrc.hhs.gov/FindMRC

MRC is a local-level branch of the Federal Citizen Corps, a federally run volunteer program  whose members are used during public health emergencies, including pandemics, and can help provide emergency medical services, vaccine distribution, and assist with logistics.

I've signed up; several online trainings needing completion prior to being able to participate.

[Kooky Korky, BSN, RN]

I just got asked to give vax at $50 per hour!  I said Yes!

Then they said they don't have the contract yet.  Hell's bells.  OK, call me when you get it (if they get it).  Whatever.

[guest464345]

I've been volunteering since December through my local Medical Reserve Corps - I've done vaccinations, post-vaccination observation, training of nursing students, running supplies, and vaccine reconstitution.  It's been a wonderful experience.  If you have the opportunity, sign up!