Course Objectives:
The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about hospitals' efforts to prepare for an influenza pandemic and to encourage nurses to prepare themselves and their families. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
Discuss three reasons nurses should be concerned about the next influenza pandemic.
Explain why an H5N1 vaccine won’t be immediately ready for all Americans when a pandemic occurs.
Describe at least five items needed for personal preparedness.