Sunday, November 14, 2021

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Should It Be a Question?

Recent legislation concerning coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination mandates have created a large divide amongst American citizens nationwide. The arguments for and against the vaccines resound from every media outlet . As a registered nurse I found myself reasoning with both sides of the debate. It was truly hard to trust the science behind a vaccine that was developed in such a short period of time. Even with my reservations, I recently chose to get the Pfizer vaccine after it was approved by the FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration, 2021). I didn’t make the decision lightly. While I was waiting for the FDA to approve one of the vaccines before receiving it, I also received notice that my place of employment instituted a vaccine mandate. Thankfully, I had already made my decision to get the vaccine prior to the mandate. Unfortunately, many of my coworkers throughout the organization opted to leave instead of being forced to get the vaccine due to the mandate. The mass exodus has placed quite a burden on an already overworked staff.
There is no question about it, the coronavirus (COVID-19) devastated our world. Our diligent scientists feverishly continue to battle this opportunistic invader that is continuously evolving. Health agencies such as the CDC and the WHO aim to ensure that the public consensus is armed with the most up to date information regarding COVID-19. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). With all of the knowledge right at our fingertips, why aren't more people choosing to get the vaccine? It has been almost a year since the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered and even longer since the first clinical trials. The data collected contains proof of the efficacy of the vaccines. (University of Washington, 2021). Yet there are still those individuals that insist that the vaccine doesn't work because people are still contracting the virus (Palosky, 2021). Personally, as a registered nurse, I choose to educate those who are willing to listen and will pray for those that won’t. Who knows? It just may save a life.
Rantings from the mind of Katrice J. Miller, RN, Millersville University BSN/MSN student.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (2021, November 11). CDC COVID Data Tracker. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved November 11, 2021, from https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesper100klast7days.
Palosky, C. (2021, August 4). Most unvaccinated adults don't believe the vaccines are very effective and see the vaccines as a greater health risk than COVID-19 itself. KFF. Retrieved November 11, 2021, from https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/press-release/most-unvaccinated-adults-dont-believe-the-vaccines-are-very-effective-and-see-the-vaccines-as-a-greater-health-risk-than-covid-19-itself/.
United States Food and Drug Administration. (2021, August 23). FDA approves first COVID-19 vaccine. United States Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved November 11, 2021, from https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-covid-19-vaccine.
University of Washington. (2021, September 28). Covid-19 vaccine efficacy summary. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Retrieved November 11, 2021, from http://www.healthdata.org/covid/covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-summary.

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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Feeling The Need To Breathe Some Life Back Into This Blog

Today's title could be so many things , but the one that I chose seemed to convey the greatest reason for this post. I have allowed my blog to go by the wayside like so many others. The blog graveyard is littered with blogs that had great potential as well as those that truly should have been left alone. At the present I have no idea which category my blog falls into, but I am determined to hold onto it. This blog was of my own creation without help from tech savvy geniuses or web design giants and i am pretty proud of it. As I sit here on this early Sunday morning, the second day of my week-long vacation, I am pondering thoughts of what to do with my blog. Vision Supreme seemed a clever name at the beginning, but I seem to have lost sight of that vision. My goal was always to share what I found new and interesting and also to just express myself freely. How on Earth could I lose sight of that?? Life. That's how. I think that it is high time for clarity, revision, and just plain old honesty. Now to figure out what direction to send this blog....to be continued.....

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Covergirl BlastFlipStick!

I love playing with makeup but, being a dark skinned woman it is often hard to find shades that flatter me. I was fortunate enough to be granted the opportunity to try Covegirl Blastflipstick thanks to BZZAgent (an amazing company that provides word-of-mouth advertising!!)I must say that I was blown away!! I actually received one that is just perfect for me. The Blastflipstick in Minx compliments me oh so well. I can hardly wait to search the other 13 shades to see if there is another out there just for me!! Thanks BzzAgent and Covergirl for keeping it sexy!!!

**Disclaimer: I am a BzzAgent. I received free product and coupons and my only task was to provide my honest opinion. No other form of compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own!!**
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Saturday, October 20, 2012

A Scentsational Experience!!

Do you know Scentsy??? I mean really, have you developed a close personal relationship with Scentsy products?? Thanks to my sister I was introduced to Scentsy over a year ago and I have been in love ever since. Truthfully, I don't believe there is a person in this world who doesn't love to have the air in their home smelling fresh and inviting. Well, I am proof positive that Scentsy is the TRUTH!!! I had the recent opportunity to try the scent of the month, Mandarin Moon. (BIG Shout-out to SmellVibes!!) It is now on my growing list of favorites. The description given by Scentsy reads:

For centuries, people have been giving the gift of juicy citrus to brighten the dark winter months. Light up this season with Mandarin Moon-spirited cinnamon and glowing ginger illuminated by sweet orange and star anise.

I placed a few cubes in my warmer and sat down with a cup of tea to let the fragrance envelope my senses so I could give my truest opinion. Mandarin Moon smells like the best cup of orange tea I've ever had. I really wanted to sip the air in my home. The mood it sparks in my home is peaceful and serene-perfect for this time of year because we all know how crazy hectic the holidays can be. Now for some even greater news. You can get this months fragrance at a 10% discount!! Stock up time!!! Scent Circles are $2.70, Scentsy Bars are $4.50, and Room Spray is $7.20!!! Also the warmer of the month is Tom. It looks so vintage, like those really great soup tureens from way back. The Tom warmer is on sale this month too at $31.50!! AWESOMENESS!!! If you are interested in purchasing, please feel free to hit my Scentsy Consultant (Also my sister) up at any of the following avenues!!!
http://www.smellvibes.scentsy.us/
http://www.facebook.com/smellviibes
http://smellvibes.blogspot.com/


***Disclaimer***All opinions are 100% my own. I received free product to test and provide my honest opinion. No other form of compensation was received.

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Glade Expressions® Just Because ***GIVEAWAY ALERT***

Thanks to BzzAgent and Glade Expressions®, I had the recent opportunity to try Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser & Fragrance Mist Starter Kits for FREE!!! Who doesn't love FREE???? Any-who, I must say that finding the products in my local stores proved to be a bit of a challenge. If they weren't sold out, it was slim pickings as far as the scents were concerned. I did however locate them at my local Walmart. I picked up the Oil Diffuser in the Pineapple & Mangosteen scent and I got the Fragrance Mist Starter Kit in the Cotton & Italian Mandarin scent. (They were actually the only 2 scents they had available)The Oil Diffuser is pretty darn great!! I have it on a shelf in my dining area and I can smell it as soon as I walk into the room; so sweet and tropical!! The Fragrance Mist I have decided to keep in my bathroom and boy does it do the job!!! All things considered, I think that Glade has hit another one out of the park with these new products. And now, because I am such a generous person (also because I had a $5 off coupon printed from the the web!!) I have decided to host a small giveaway so that one lucky VisionSupreme reader can try the Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser for free for themselves!!! Enter below!! Good luck to all who enter!!! a Rafflecopter giveaway

**Disclaimer**I received coupons for free product from BzzAgent as a part of this campaign. I am a BzzAgent and all opinions stated here are honest and 100% my own. No other form of compensation was received aside from a wonderful Glade Expressions®-scented home !!! The Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser provided in the giveaway was purchased by myself using an internet printable coupon.

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