Health workers in Alberta being stiffled

Swine Flu Affects on Nursing Workload

As companies like Glaxal-Kline announce they are working to complete a vaccine for the H1N1 flu I have to stop and wonder how this pandemic is going to affect nurses workload. World wide it sounds as though hospitalizations of people suffering from this new influenza virus are picking up. And as Autumn seasons approach many experts are predicting a new surge of cases. Nursing workloads are already at maximum so what's to come? News media has already reported some of those infected have been health care workers so I would personally, and professionally, advise nurses to take the vaccine at the first available opportunity.
I would be very interested in hearing from nurses about the affects this virus is having on their hours of work, their own state of health and that of their family. Also, are you noticing any move by employers or governments in regards to new, and faster strategies, to increase nursing numbers.