Yes, we have had some concerns and have tried to be sensitive to individual rights. The nurses can refuse but, then must wear masks when entering pt rooms. Second option, do clinicals after flu season.

Originally Posted by flemingt1

Hi,
I just finished my practicum in hospital education in an RN to BSN Program. We gave lots of flu shots too. But when the hospital posted flyers to employees stating the flu shots were mandatory it really caused a stir. Finally they dropped the mandatory and most employees complied anyway. Did you have any reaction about mandatory vacination?

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God bless this child

I wish we had a Nurse educator in the Philly/New Jersey area as dedicated. We could sure use you here- keeping us posted on where clinical sites are and what RN refresher courses are avail. and just in there pulling for us.

The issue with the H1N1 is that it is attacking a different population: healthy children and adults and has lead to deaths and numerous hospitalizations for pnuemonia. Flu activity in the United States has declined to about the same as what is normally seen during the summer in the United States. Only a small number of influenza viruses are being reported. Flu is unpredictable, but sporadic cases of flu, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, will likely continue to occur throughout the summer in the United States. Internationally, H1N1 viruses are still circulating, including in the Southern Hemisphere, which is entering its flu season. See the CDC website for up to date international info.

The issue with the H1N1 is that it is attacking a different population: healthy children and adults and has lead to deaths and numerous hospitalizations for pnuemonia. Flu activity in the United States has declined to about the same as what is normally seen during the summer in the United States. Only a small number of influenza viruses are being reported. Flu is unpredictable, but sporadic cases of flu, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, will likely continue to occur throughout the summer in the United States. Internationally, H1N1 viruses are still circulating, including in the Southern Hemisphere, which is entering its flu season. See the CDC website for up to date international info.

Thanks for all the support esp, newnurse2010. I have been reading and researching several resources and have some new insight.

So sorry you are feeling so upset. I am a certified energy coach, and I would like to offer you a free half hour telephone session with me to help you handle your feelings. Please take me up on it if it feels right to you. Call 215-357-6474 or email me at kim@freedomhealingandwellness.com so we can set up a time.

I just heard a lecture from a therapist that specializes in narrative therapy. The gist of what it means is that the therapy concentrates on the whole person as opposed to the slice of the pie that is the problem. As nurses we look at the whole picture but narrow in on the problem and try to fix it. That doesn't really work with kids with spectrum disorders. My son was diagnosed as high functioning autistic at 3 yrs old and attended a therapeutic pre-school and had a 1-1 aid for the first half of kindergarten. It turns out that he wasn't autistic, he was just different but he exhibited a lot of autistic behaviors. We like to say he had autistic tendencies. He still does, but he is also brilliant. One of his early teachers said something very profound early on, you must use his strengths to go around his weaknesses. So we focused on the parts that worked well to enhance them rather than minimizing his weaknesses. He speaks very well now and has friends of his very own. He is a gifted pianist and organist and performs regularly. Yes, he is unusual but I no longer am worried that he won't have a normal life. His weaknesses are still there, but he can manage with them. It took a lot of work and patience but he is doing great now. We still have to help him think through his plans more than our other son. I do believe that he will be able to do this on his own one day and that seems to be true for many of the kids that I know that have one of the spectrum disorders. Everybody has some sort of challenge and this is not as hopeless as it seems right now. There are so many great books, sites, and support groups out there now. I'm sure you will be able to find help for your grandchild. Good luck and God Bless.

Pray a ask god to help you through this trying moments. This is a grieving moment for you and your loss. However thing will get better as you accept your grandchild's diagnosis and you will see how beautiful he is. You and your family are in my prayers.

I do believe in prayer.May God bless you and your family.

It is very sad finding out something is wrong with your child or grandchild. You are not only sad for the loss of your relationship with the grandchild but worry about your own child as well. I too, have a
grandchild with autism who is 10 yrs old now. Yes, there are similarities to Alzheimer's but the difference is your grandchild will improve with therapy where the Alzheimer patient will not. I've had many tearful times over the years but it made me a better nurse. He gave me the gift of physically assessing my patients with a keen eye as autism kids have difficulty expressing their needs. He has also taught me the importance of eye contact. My grandson wouldn't acknowledge anyone unless you made eye contact. I learned to be able to see what his needs were by looking into his eyes, similar to a vent patient in CCU. He has also taught me to appreciate even small successes the ones other take for granted. As a nurse you are going to find your critical thinking skills will be a great asset for this child. You will learn many new things and you will also find things that you can enjoy together that I will promise you but in the meantime during this difficult time, I wish you the best for you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Stay strong and courageous NurseEducator. Thanks for sharing. :-)

The earthquake happened in Haiti is very disastrous and can't imagine that poor country like this would be hit by such kind of chaos. I hope people will help and work hand by hand for all the people in Haiti. I pray for the recovery of this country, for the people , for the lives that lost, and for the things that has been extremely damage.

Hi,
I just finished my practicum in hospital education in an RN to BSN Program. We gave lots of flu shots too. But when the hospital posted flyers to employees stating the flu shots were mandatory it really caused a stir. Finally they dropped the mandatory and most employees complied anyway. Did you have any reaction about mandatory vacination?

So is the swine flu just like any other flu? Or is there something more dangerous about this one?