@article{IR,
      recid = {1394},
      author = {Brown, Leslie L},
      title = {Nurse Perceptions of Influenza Vaccination},
      journal = {Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and  Major Papers Overview},
      school = {Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)},
      address = {2014},
      number = {IR},
      abstract = {The purpose of this research study was to determine the  perceptions of influenza vaccine of registered nurses who  decline the annual influenza vaccination. Influenza is a  serious public health issue because it is a highly  contagious virus that is associated with considerable  morbidity and mortality. The topic of making annual  influenza vaccinations mandatory for health care workers  remains controversial. A comprehensive review of the  literature surrounding influenza vaccinations was explored  and discussed. The data for this study was obtained via  anonymous voluntary surveys with one open-ended and 14  closed-ended questions. A mixed method design was used to  analyze the voluntary responses from acute and critical  care registered nurses employed at Rhode Island Hospital  and Hasbro Children’s Hospital who declined the influenza  vaccination during the 2013-2014 influenza season. The  results were examined and disseminated to provide insight  and possibly modify future educational campaigns to promote  increased annual influenza vaccination rates among  registered nurses and health care workers overall. APRNs  have the opportunity to serve as leaders by advocating for  annual vaccinations, providing evidence based education,  and supporting policy changes to positively impact patient  outcomes, institutions, communities, and overall population  health.},
      url = {http://digitalcollections.ric.edu/record/1394},
}