What to do about DNP and flu shot?

2 hours ago, Dachshundmom said:

I also have an MBA, and can just as easily go into a DBA program.

Great, do that instead. Sorry you spent money and time on your MSN.

So wear a mask.

Every organization I've worked for requires all providers to be vaccinated, masks are not an alternative option even with organizations where it's an option for non-provider staff. It's no different than if as a provider you stated that you don't believe in hand hygiene between patients, it's a deal breaker.

I think respect for research is necessary for a DNP program. It's all about research.

If you respect research and evidence then go ahead.

Enjoy your new career... maybe look for one where you actually believe in what you study.

I don't see any way around the DNP program without getting the flu vaccine. It isn't always just because the school wants you to get it, clinical placements require it and even though some requirements may be different for employees, you would be a guest (student) in that facility.

Since you have stated you will not get the flu vaccine, I think you should consider a different route to a doctoral degree. At some poinit there is a breaking point for all of us, and for you this is a deal-breaker. There are other types of doctoral programs that may be a better fit that accomodate both your personal and professional life.

As you have managed to get this far in your career without taking the 'flu shot I suppose it is possible for you to continue without it. I would, however, caution that it is quite possible that you will be refused acceptance to clinical sites that have the right to mandate that all their staff are vaccinated. If you have a religious or medical reason for an exemption that might help your cause.

Sorry for being blunt but please do everybody a favor and use your MBA or any other degree of your preference except those related to healthcare in any capacity. If you do not "believe" in solid scientific evidence and not willing to step over your "beliefs" to benefit others, you better belong somewhere else.

You can read a topic "to kill or not to kill another person dream" in Professionalism. It is about another person who "just did not believe" and how it ended up for her.

Why sign up for a career where you will be serving people that require medical attention - with some even being immunocompromised - and not be willing to receive a flu shot (to the extent that you are considering a different career). I am really hoping you switch careers, or at least be in an area of nursing where you are not providing direct patient care, and/or don't have a lot of interactions with people.