pickledpepperRN

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  1. Spacenurse: Critcial Care Preceptor & Nursing Activist

    Angie: You are a truely great communicator on
  2. Gov't to review rules about human testing without consent

    Frightening!
  3. Spacenurse: Critcial Care Preceptor & Nursing Activist

    Marie: I listed people whose posts I click regardless of the topic. Your enthusiasm for nursing, especially the OR is inspiring. I'm interested in what you think about face creams and comfortable...
  4. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    The constitutionality of the Social Security Act was settled in a set of Supreme Court decisions issued in May 1937. The text of those decisions, with dissents, is presented here. (We also include a...
  5. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    I think EMTALA and other laws were enacted by the federal government to promote the general welfare. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EMTALA/ The Constitution of the United States of America We the people of...
  6. Do you have $19,000/yr to spend on healthcare?

    A year of life is
  7. Uninsured Adults are 25% more likely to die Prematurely

    Summary: http://clinicalfreedom.org/Care03.htm Institute of Medicine - http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10367.html?onpi_newsdoc052102#reviews Full report free on line -...
  8. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    thank
  9. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    The post above yours is for a STATE law. BUT I do have some questions. Does the Constitution give the President the right to ignore a law he signed? Does the Constitution provide for the Supreme Court...
  10. Uninsured Adults are 25% more likely to die Prematurely

    Video - http://www.grahamazon.com/sp/whatissinglepayer.php Patient stories - http://www.calhealthplan.org/ Countries with a universal healthcare system include Germany, Denmark, Japan, Canada,...
  11. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Veto of Government-Run Health Care System http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/3751/ --------------------------------------------------------- Senator Kuehl...
  12. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    emsrn1970: What country are you
  13. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    With national healthcare such as propose as "Medicare part V for Vets" for everyone people wouldn't have to choose between working or disability. A friend with CP moved to Canada so she can work. She...
  14. Striking nurses rally outside hospital 'People who come to the hospital with no insurance get better coverage than our members do," Collins said in an interview after the rally, which included...
  15. Uninsured patients increase in number....

    Health Policy Malpractice Let me tell you about two government-financed health care programs. One, the Veterans Health Administration, is a stunning success — but the administration and Republicans...
  16. Explain How Nurses Strike...

    I've never been on strike but have supported fellow nurses. CNA gives a ten day strike notice. Usually that brings management to the table in earnest avoiding a strike. If ther IS a strike the...
  17. Union- good or bad?

    Members may opt out of the portion of their dues that support political action. That may be what you remember. I am VERY happy some of my dues money paid for the 12 year campaign enacting nurse to...
  18. Union- good or bad?

    If you choose to work at a facility where the nurses are represented by a union it may be: 1. Union Shop. This means all employees as defined in the contract must pay dues. There are some exceptions...
  19. This is a difficult and complicated problem But SOME are ignorant and racist. So far they are simply rude and very angry. I know it seems obvious to us not to assume anything about strangers but some...
  20. Woody Guthrie

    I think "This Land is Your Land" is a wonderful patriotic song. How come schools in Oklahoma don't teach about him? Or am I wrong and they do? What do you think? Did you read Steinbecks "Grapes of...
  21. CCRN-----------Yeah I got it

    A nurse must have experience caring for critical care patients before sitting for the exam:
  22. Near Torrance, San Pedro, Inglewood, even Long Beach and Los Angeles hospitals. Long Beach has Miller Children's Hospital. Los Angeles has LA Children's Hospital and the Mattel Children's Hospital at...
  23. This is "landmark salaries" I don't know how many years seniority. Many are for years as an RN often giving half credit for experience outside the United States. Pay is on page 3....
  24. I think you should go with COBRA then if at all possible. How DARE they! You and your fellow nurses are in my
  25. You nurses are united! Good for you! I'm praying for a good contract SOON! With a great mediator your work can result in