pickledpepperRN

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  1. Health Care Excuses

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Health Care Excuses The United States spends far more on health care per person than any other nation. Yet we have lower life expectancy than most other rich countries. Furthermore, every other...

  2. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    pickledpepperRN replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hasn't there a significant number of Norwegian Americans in Minnesota for

  3. Nursing strikes

    pickledpepperRN replied to rapidkayaker's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I haven't heard this. Is the BRN doing

  4. In Todays New World a question or two

    pickledpepperRN replied to teeituptom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First aid kit, gloves, one way mask in car & on key chain, towels in gym bag, saline spray & alcohol gel. Pepper spray on key chain too. Never use any and hope not

  5. Unions/ Strikes

    pickledpepperRN replied to lewwilann's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital had given their "last, best, and final offer" Then we gave a ten day strike notice after taking a vote of our nurses. Management came back to the table and we settled an excellent...

  6. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    pickledpepperRN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for letting us know. You did the right thing. I'm glad you are

  7. BScN vs. other Science Degree for Medical school Pre-req?

    pickledpepperRN replied to susan19891231's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago UCLA gave preference to applicants who had worked as a nurse. On of my co-workers went to medical school after three years as an RN. He is now a physician on the East coast. I know a...

  8. What type of education do you have?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LVN for years, the ASN, then BSN. Dropped out of grad school (going for CNS) Could Diploma RN be

  9. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This time, it's the LA Times poll. Let's head straight to the numbers. The poll offered 4 healthcare proposals to 1,209 adults nationally. Here's how they came up: Do you agree or disagree with the...

  10. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From page 19: "The United States may be the only super power but compared to most other OECD Countries on selected key economic, social, and environmental indicators the United States ranks 16 out of...

  11. Single payer Good for Business

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know a senior BSN student who also works as an LVN charge nurse in a SNF at night. She grew up with a mother on welfare, food stamps, and school lunches. I will be fortunate indeed if she or someone...

  12. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How about a windfall profits

  13. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is a recent article about Aetna shareholders

  14. I want to inspire minority kids in innercity neighborhoods...but...

    pickledpepperRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! I am blessed to be able to encourage and financially assist two young students now. One became an LVN after being the first in her family to graduate high school. She grew up in a 3rd...

  15. Healthcare Lobbying, Profits, and Inequality--

    pickledpepperRN replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Democrats and Health Care Published: November 1, 2007 It is not surprising that the health care money cartel insurance companies, for-profit hospitals and Big Pharma are throwing money at Democrats in...

  16. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My husbands medicare provides great service. he can choose his doctor. They pay in a timely manner. They only pay 80% so he has a supplemental policy for the 20% Medicare doesn't pay. So I think we...

  17. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I pay more than $1,000.00 a month in federal income tax. Much of this pays for things that are immoral to me. I think most taxpayers would support a tax increase that is equal to or less than their...

  18. Europe healthier than U.S.

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This article is written for public service workers in the UK (Northern

  19. Healthcare Lobbying, Profits, and Inequality--

    pickledpepperRN replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Pharmaceuticals, insurance companies, medical device companies, technology (computer records, care plans, charting, order entry etc.) and health maintenance organizations, doctors, hospitals and...

  20. Ever notice this about allnurses?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've been

  21. What does you health insurance cost?

    pickledpepperRN replied to judyblueeyes's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Husbands medigap coverage is $215.00 a month. His Medicare premium is deducted from his Social Security check. Mine is a little over $800.00 a month. I pay $500.00 employer pays the rest. I could...

  22. Dead because of no Insurance

    pickledpepperRN replied to fiestynurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sarchasm requires

  23. Baltimore Sun Examines U.S. Health Care System, Efforts for Reform

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes. The candidates are aware that most voters want more people covered at a lower

  24. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    pickledpepperRN replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I want to do all I can to help my family. We are all brothers and sisters. I believe we are God's

  25. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    pickledpepperRN replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sorry: I think I edited mine OK. I'll report that the program is making