Simplepleasures

Simplepleasures

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  1. When is it time to quit?

    Simplepleasures replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too had 67 patients, with 4 CNAs. UNSAFE, but not

  2. Help How to keep pts IN Bed

    Simplepleasures replied to Mazzi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, you still get to use half rails? In WI we haven't been able to use these for several years now. We were told we could not use pillows to keep them in bed

  3. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Simplepleasures replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    HUD housing is a federal program that is funded by our tax dollars, therfore it IS already being mandated. Food assistance, also funded by our tax dollars does not require the participant to...

  4. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the federal monster had nothing to do with what your hospital charged you, that is precisely why we need federal guidelines for these hospitals and clinics, they are getting away with gouging the...

  5. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Simplepleasures replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    yes there is , you sadly are very misinformed. as i pointed out in my previous thread the right to those you questioned already exists. again there is no need for medicaid approval to be eligible for...

  6. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Simplepleasures replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    uhc is a health insurance program that will be administered by the government and its various chosen entities. the right to higher education and to adequate housing, and childcare already exist, soon...

  7. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Simplepleasures replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the "low cost" consumer can, become a high cost consumer overnight if they say, get hit by a bus,fall down some stairs-breaking a lot of bones, get mugged and need brain rehab, get a communicable...

  8. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Simplepleasures replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22995659/ actually, it's a long, healthy life that costs more treating obesity and smoking is cheaper than keeping folks fit, study says thanks to oz2 for posting...

  9. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Baaaa, baaaa, Im going to go to that green meadow yonder, graze with my friends the

  10. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OOO, OOO, I have an idea! Why don't all the state's secede from the nation, we become 51 seperate nations? No more Federal Monster. Ah, Timothy , there we go again, we are WAY off topic, are we...

  11. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The capitol had to be somewhere, I bet you wish it was in the republic of Texas. I am probably way to unintelligent to grasp all this conspiracy theory stuff, I'll just stick with my

  12. Fighting Involuntary Termination

    Simplepleasures replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, its ridiculous , true and pervasive. If you were treated differently because you voiced concerns, you MAY be protected. Of course realize that it will be your word against theirs , written...

  13. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So aren't the state and local yahoos corrupt too? What would you suggest, a revolution?

  14. Fighting Involuntary Termination

    Simplepleasures replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    No this isnt true, this happens all the time in LTCs and hospitals and other healthcare

  15. Fighting Involuntary Termination

    Simplepleasures replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    It would be considered retalation for whistleblowing, IF you voiced some patient care issues or concerns to your manager, then were disciplined much more severely than your fellow nurse under the SAME...

  16. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, actually I mean if we the people vote yahoos into the governing seats it is we the people who are even bigger yahoos, so we need to be WAY more selective and DEMAND that those we choose to govern,...

  17. Fighting Involuntary Termination

    Simplepleasures replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, here are the states that have whistleblower protection laws. http://medi-smart.com/whistleblower-protection.htm You can PM me if you

  18. Fighting Involuntary Termination

    Simplepleasures replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Get an employment lawyer( one who represents the employee, not the employer) pronto, the HR department will probably side with the manager and the patient. IF you feel that this allegation was brought...

  19. Fighting Involuntary Termination

    Simplepleasures replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, involved in litigation right now. Give some details, not all, maybe I can help a

  20. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Honestly Timothy is there anything about this country you DO

  21. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are some good state plans out there and in the works, I dont care who administers it as long as the private health insurance companies are out of the mix, OR if they have to be in limit the...

  22. I'm for Socialized Medicine and elimination of private insurance and HMOs.

    Simplepleasures replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If such a dismal and negative outlook was in place when the North decided to go to war to free the slaves, or when we were attacked by the Japanese at Pearl harbor, or when women wanted the vote, how...

  23. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Simplepleasures replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do understand the frustration with working with non compliant patients and I think it is harmfull to enable, BUT, life is so short, can end so quickly.Case in point, my daughter's future mother in...

  24. Ratted Out A Coworker - The Joys of Charging

    Simplepleasures replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, if she threatened you, HR HAS to address

  25. Disrespectful Employees

    Simplepleasures replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I know I don't need to defend CapeCodMermaid, and this is really not a defense , BUT she has some REALLY great and innovative ideas when it comes to patient care issues, BUT when the "I am the DON and...