AlexandraRobbins

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1. Thank you, Joy Behar!

   AlexandraRobbins replied to ixchel's topic in Humor

   Here's my Washington Post response to The View: https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/09/17/is-nursing-a-talent-you-can-bet-your-life-on-it/ (ie) "Johnson, valedictorian of her nursing school class and the pageant's second runner-up,...

2. Where did this congresswoman find this nurse statistic?

   AlexandraRobbins replied to AlexandraRobbins's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much!

3. Where did this congresswoman find this nurse statistic?

   AlexandraRobbins replied to AlexandraRobbins's topic in General Nursing

   Oh sure. Linda Aiken is amazing!

4. Where did this congresswoman find this nurse statistic?

   AlexandraRobbins replied to AlexandraRobbins's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, everyone! Her office got back to me and sent me the source. Turns out the "recent analysis" is from data compiled by TJC in... 2002. D'ohh. I will keep looking for current data to support safe staffing nurse: patient ratio laws.

5. Where did this congresswoman find this nurse statistic?

   AlexandraRobbins replied to AlexandraRobbins's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, I contacted them but haven't heard back yet. I thought maybe someone on allnurses might be likely to know : )

6. Where did this congresswoman find this nurse statistic?

   AlexandraRobbins posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi there, Does anyone know where this statistic might come from? "A recent analysis showing that one out of every four unanticipated events that leads to death or injury are related to nurse understaffing." Congresswoman Schakowsky said it last week ...

7. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

   AlexandraRobbins replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Just a heads-up: If you don't include your email address on the submission form, I can't put your nominee's name in the special nurses-nominating-nurses section (but I will still include them on the general wall).

8. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

   AlexandraRobbins replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   You're not too late! I can accept names from new nominators for two more days : ).

9. Honoring a nurse in my new book - deadline extended to Jan. 2

   AlexandraRobbins replied to AlexandraRobbins's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, that's so nice of you to ask, Liddle Noodnick. We have many amazing nurses for the Wall of Heroes, and those whom I've contacted with congratulatory notes have said they're really excited to be a part of the book. And there's lots of buzz alr...

10. Honoring a nurse in my new book - deadline extended to Jan. 2

    AlexandraRobbins posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, You can still submit nurse names for the Wall of Heroes in my upcoming book about nurses (if you haven't done so already). My publisher has extended the deadline to Jan. 2. You can learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/NURSESbook - ...

11. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

    AlexandraRobbins replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I might be able to extend the deadline for nurse dedication submissions... Stay tuned!

12. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

    AlexandraRobbins replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    That's terrific. Those are exactly the kinds of nurses who should be honored in this section. Thank you!

13. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

    AlexandraRobbins replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I received a few submissions through the site last night. If you included your email address, I'll email you to confirm that your dedications went through, no worries!

14. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

    AlexandraRobbins replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    That's fine - Canadian nurses are heroes, too : ). Feel free to submit their names.

15. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

    AlexandraRobbins replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Please include your email address if you don't mind me doublechecking the information you submitted! Most people have included their emails and we've corrected a bunch of typos and degree information that way. Thanks!