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  1. (Who's really) Looking out for Veterans health?

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Absolutely right! My uncle rode a bus 2 1/2 hours one way to the VA. He died at a local hospital because there was no way he could survive the trip. I think your idea is a good one. I was just...

  2. (Who's really) Looking out for Veterans health?

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes the VA should pay for veterans to go to the doctor, clinic, and/or hospital of their choice. During the transition those close to a VA facility may choose to be treated there. I've had so many...

  3. patient nurse ratio 4:1 in California next year?

    pickledpepperRN replied to ddsd's topic in California Nursing

    By law staffing is by acuity of which the ratio is the minimum. Look at the Ratios effectice January 1, 2004 for the regulations. The FAQ's answer questions asked by hospital managers prior to...

  4. (Who's really) Looking out for Veterans health?

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our veterans deserve excellent healthcare. We the people should insist on

  5. Real People Denied Healthcare

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nathan's son Thomas Wilkes was born with severe hemophilia, which puts him at risk for major internal bleeding and for which he must receive nearly $1 million in healthcare costs each year to avoid...

  6. Administration proposes elimination of Urban Indian Health Program

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of the proposals is NOT government run clinics and hospitals. It is to include everyone in Medicare and improve it to include dental, vision, and long term nursing care. No one would be denied...

  7. Administration proposes elimination of Urban Indian Health Program

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If the Indians don't like the United States they should go back where they came

  8. Is this really slander?

    pickledpepperRN replied to winredsox's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This nurse eventually won her case. She even got punative damages. Her defense was that she told and wrote the truth. He laid off registered nurses and replaced them with unlicensed personnel. Not...

  9. Is this really slander?

    pickledpepperRN replied to winredsox's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is good to be anonymous. I was concerned about HIPPA but this is really

  10. ISMP: Criminal prosecution of human error: Dangerous consequences

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you, Karen. This is so very important. I've had the wrong medication in the Pyxis, typed on the computer generated MAR, and the bar code on the tablet matched the patients ID band. BUT the...

  11. smallpox vaccine gone awry

    pickledpepperRN replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    The California Nurses Association opposed smallpox vaccination http://wbumpus62.home.comcast.net/seachange/seachange104.htm...

  12. Nurse Lobby Day For Safe Staffing Legislation- March 13, 2007

    pickledpepperRN replied to obme's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If I were a voter in Illinois I would write, call, and e-mail Representative Flowers and ask her to push the measure. Also write, call, or e-mail my local senator and representative. I would encourage...

  13. The Great Risk Shift by Jacob S. Hacker

    pickledpepperRN replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The health care debate: Affordability of insurance is major concern Massachusetts, the first state to require its residents to buy health insurance or face tax penalties, released the first details...

  14. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My taxes pay for killing which I believe is morally

  15. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Who is profiting from our nursing work? ■ Hospital profits-$28.9 billion (2005), a record. Hospital revenues, 544.7 billion. (Modern Healthcare, Dec. 18, 2006) NURSING CARE is the only reason for a...

  16. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here many ICU and medical/surgical patients are held in the ER for hours to days. I guess that is not happening in houston. I am glad. TOO FEW HOSPITAL BEDS Mentally ill-and locked out...

  17. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We cannot continue on the road we are on now. Hospitals are closing, many are closing ER's and mental health services. Why are prisoners entitled to healthcare but not little boys born with a disorder...

  18. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A Colorado father journeyed to Washington to plead for health-care reform on behalf of his chronically ill son. ...A computer network security expert who earns over $100,000, Wilkes works for a...

  19. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I is clearly very difficult to be working, paying for insurance, and still being under insured. It seems unfare for those who won't or cannot work to have healthcare when you cannot get care for...

  20. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you Karen for posting the poll results. Thank you Viking for the important article. Liberalism IS social responsibility. "Liberal governance is about demanding of citizens that they balance...

  21. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think pregnant women should all have access to prenatal care. All babies should be born with a competent healthcare professional in attendance. All children deserve a healthy start in life. I do...

  22. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    When we were called the "N" word and threatened with physical harm if we didn't step into the gutter "When a Texan walks down the street" my Grandma told us, "Bless his heart, he doesn't kno any...

  23. Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am very proud of my life. I am Christian not secular. I have helped more than one young girl decide not to abort her baby by helping her find an alternative. I've been the best wife I could be for...

  24. Scripting Nurses?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  25. Scripting Nurses?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    I think patient satisfaction surveys are silly. They tell you to say, "I have time for you." Then ask if the nurse said, "I have time for you." One script had nurses saying, "I am closing the curtain...