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    Do you take any stimulants?

    HM2VikingRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Adequate sleep is my suggestion (and diet coke
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    Obama's health plan

    HM2VikingRN replied to futureRNJaz's topic in General Nursing

    We should model our system on the VA. Emphasis on primary care. Evidence based practice and low administrative costs. Health care will be tackled. We can't afford double digit health care inflation...
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    Obama's health plan

    HM2VikingRN replied to futureRNJaz's topic in General Nursing

    The paycut mantra is fearmongering. I can tell you as a federal employee that my pay is very very competitive with other hospitals in MPLS/St Paul. See pnhp.org for an extensive discussion of this...
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    Where to move? HELP!

    HM2VikingRN replied to Clipping's topic in General Nursing

    MPLS/St
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    Employee Free Choice Act Passes House

    HM2VikingRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_2915 WASHINGTON - On a 241-185 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Employee Free Choice Act, making it easier for workers to...
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    job on the line

    HM2VikingRN replied to nursesneedlovetoo's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't type in all caps. It is very difficult to read. Try to sit down with a friend to sort out the issues. IF you think bullying or mobbing is going on it might be time to look for greener...
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    98 hours this pay and $1000 taken off in taxes/pension

    HM2VikingRN replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    You can claim one for yourself, one for your house, one for contributions to your tax deferred account...(IOW 3
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    Best way to ask out a patient

    HM2VikingRN replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't...If you meet her in a month then it might be ok...Not now when she is a vulnerable
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    I'm irritated. Apparently not qualified enough to be a CNA

    HM2VikingRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    jen, ty the mpls vamc. while not a l/d position they do hire student nurses for cna equivalent positions. http://www1.va.gov/minneapolis/careers/nursing/care_nur_nursing.html student nurse...
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    New Grad can't decide which job!

    HM2VikingRN replied to amaikiwi's topic in General Nursing

    tele.....
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    and they have better quality care AND greater
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is the argument that UHC advocates make. By designing a rational finance system we will all pay less and cover more
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    RN can't find job, what gives?

    HM2VikingRN replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about applying to the VA? I know that they are establishing an internal travel nursing program. With your experience in LTC/Dementia you would be picked up. (As a psych nurse for the...
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    new nurses considering quiting?

    HM2VikingRN replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked over your concerns with your
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If everyone is in the risk pool costs come down. (along with a consistent benefit set.) Paying a consistent percentage of income is not unreasonable. Right now we have 1/3 of our populace unable to...
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    electronic med passes

    HM2VikingRN replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked with BCMA as a new grad. It does have challenges but the greater challenge IMO is updating Pyxis to reflect provider
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you have insurance by definition other people are contributing to the cost of your medical care. Anyone who has insurance is being supported by others. Single payer advocates are simply advocating...
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Socialized medicine=All providers are directly employed by the government. Socialized finance=Government acts as the transfer agent for health care payments and fees for service. Socialized finance...
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am gald that you gotten to go to school. Not everyone has a supportive family that will help them like yours helped you. Undoubtedly personal initiative should be a factor but how can people become...
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the point that pnhp and other single payer advocates make is just that. that we need to have everyone paying into the health care system. we already pay for wall to wall care but we don't get there....
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While we're at it drop that wildly successful public library system...We wouldn't want people learning critical thinking skills..... (Tongue VERY firmly in
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The military hospitals are DOD. VA is its own critter. Although members needing long term rehab are often sent to the VA for care. (Think acute
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not supported by the evidence....See PNHP.org or google Myths and
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I should have said me 2 or yeah
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    will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My pay as a VA nurse is directly comparable to the other hospitals in the MPLS/St Paul