Semolina

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1. Do you agree with Gov. Cuomo?

   Semolina replied to DesiDani's topic in COVID

   Analysis of impact of covid-positive admissions on NY nursing homes. Empire Center for Public Policy is a think tank/public policy watchdog group. https://www.empirecenter.org/publications/covid-positive-admissions-higher-death-rates/

2. RaDonda Vaught's Arraignment - Guilty or Not of Reckless Homicide and Patient Abuse?

   Semolina replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Headlines

   Her Gofundme is up to $73,000+. https://www.gofundme.com/f/radonda-vaught

3. I'm a junior in high school and I want to be a nurse....but I've never been vaccinated. What can I do?

   Semolina replied to sasha91's topic in Pre-Nursing

   In case it's useful to you, here is some background info on the legal aspect of your question. Good luck. https://vaxopedia.org/2018/09/25/how-can-i-get-vaccinated-if-my-parents-are-anti-vaccine/

4. Bad Weather--Hospitals could care less about your safety

   Semolina replied to Jory's topic in General Nursing

   The title of this post does not make sense. Did you mean to say hospitals could NOT care less about your safety?

5. THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

   Semolina replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to offer my condolences to all of those who work for AN -- mods, admins, office workers, everyone. I also laud their commitment and professionalism during what must be an extraordinarily difficult time. I'm not a frequent visitor to th...

6. Ethics question.

   Semolina replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Professionalism

   Nurse Eye Roll has a statement on her site. She describes herself as a "paid independently (sic) contractor" for one company. Disclaimers + Policies | Nurse Eye Roll

7. Ebola survivor Dr. Craig Spencer speaks out

   Semolina posted a topic in COVID

   I am so glad he spoke up about the ridiculous reactions of the governors of New York and New Jersey. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/nyregion/craig-spencer-new-york-ebola-doctor-speaks-out.html?action=click&contentCollection=Health&region=F...

8. Why are hospital television documentaries okay?

   Semolina replied to Semolina's topic in Professionalism

   Thanks -- I didn't see that.

9. Why are hospital television documentaries okay?

   Semolina replied to Semolina's topic in Professionalism

   An interesting story about a patient who, while not clearly pictured or identified by name, was recognizable to his family and friends on NY Med. He had been taken to the hospital after being hit by a truck. The patient speaks (shortly before he die...

10. A Day In the Life of a Rehab CNA

    Semolina replied to ComeTogether's topic in CNA/MA

    Wow. Just wow. The CNAs were my heroes when my family member was in rehab and later in LTC. They were so kind, so competent, so understanding. I don't know if everyone appreciates their work, but I certainly did. Thanks for your article -- you c...

11. new Ebola patient

    Semolina replied to Mulan's topic in COVID

    I really thought that might happen in NYC while Dr. Spencer was at Bellevue. It seemed like something one of the tabloids would do; those nurses are probably on the subway, after all. However, I never saw anything except a piece in the Times about s...

12. Nurse Nina Reunited with Her Precious Bentley

    Semolina replied to blondy2061h's topic in COVID

    The AVMA recommends that "people with known exposure to Ebola give up their pets for 21 days or yield care duties to another member of their household." Veterinarians urge separation of pets, people at high Ebola risk | TheHill The AVMA document prov...

13. Article about Joan Rivers doctor - many patients identified

    Semolina replied to Semolina's topic in HIPAA

    Well, the fact that HIPAA exists might be relevant. In August, the Times ran a piece informing us that doctors can no longer display cute baby pictures because of HIPAA.

14. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Semolina replied to MissyWrite's topic in COVID

    This needs to be on a t-shirt.

15. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Semolina replied to MissyWrite's topic in COVID

    According to this story, Kaci Hickox and Ted Wilbur are leaving Maine. He has withdrawn from nursing school, citing a lack of support from the school. Kaci Hickox, boyfriend leaving Maine after Ebola quarantine fight - The Portland Press Herald / Ma...