title: Influenza vaccination competence of nurses in France: A survey in nursing schools.
abstract: Since 2008, French nurses have been allowed to vaccinate against influenza without medical prescription. Our survey aimed at assessing nursing students' knowledge and perception of this prerogative. Among 213 responders, 61% were aware of this matter, and 47.5% were familiar with its requirements. Most (75.6%) were positive about it. Influenza vaccination without medical prescription is well-known and validated by nursing students. This new competence may improve vaccination coverage.
authors.affiliation: Université Paris Descartes, Paris Sorbonne Cité, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, CIC Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Centre d'Investigation Clinique 1417, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Lucille
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Desbouys
authors.affiliation: Université Paris Descartes, Paris Sorbonne Cité, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, CIC Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Centre d'Investigation Clinique 1417, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Sabine
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Grison
authors.affiliation: Université Paris Descartes, Paris Sorbonne Cité, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, CIC Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Centre d'Investigation Clinique 1417, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Odile
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Launay
authors.affiliation: Université Paris Descartes, Paris Sorbonne Cité, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, CIC Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Centre d'Investigation Clinique 1417, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France; Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Centre d'Investigation Clinique Cochin-Pasteur, Paris, France. Electronic address: pierre.loulergue@cch.aphp.fr.
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Loulergue
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D012579:Schools, Nursing; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines
keywords: Competence; Influenza; Nursing students; Vaccination