herring_RN ASN, BSN

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    Living as an older individual with comorbidities

    herring_RN replied to Hillbilly RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/long-shadow-1976-swine-flu-vaccine-fiasco-180961994/
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    Living as an older individual with comorbidities

    herring_RN replied to Hillbilly RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Look at the top of the page and then click "Account". Then under "CREATE" click "Private Conversation". You can then send a private
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    Does Trump have Covid?

    herring_RN replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Thank you! We choose not to join the compact. But I think all patients deserve safe, effective, competent, and compassionate nursing care when needed. I think all nurses should be able to have what...
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    Does Trump have Covid?

    herring_RN replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Yes it is. Even after signing a bill requiring enforcement of the ratios the governor considered waiving the ratios in his preparation for hospitals response to Coronavirus. It didn't
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    Does Trump have Covid?

    herring_RN replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    We, the majority of RNs working in California, achieved a law requiring safe staffing in our state. First we had each state office holder assined a volunteer nurse to educate them and their staffs...
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    Cdn "journalist" blames Nurses for covid spikes

    herring_RN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Here our governor, mayor, and the physician who heads the local health department have preempted TV and radio shows almost every day since early March. Every day they all remind people that wearing a...
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    A mounting casualty of coronavirus crisis: Health care jobs

    herring_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not knowing much about it it seems to me the hospitals may be doing the best they can under the circumstance. I hope there is unemployment insurance for laid off or furloughed
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    two topics: layoffs and freedom

    herring_RN replied to singleye's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What state is
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    COVID-19 Is a Second Wave inevitable?

    herring_RN replied to Pete W.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    Can you give us examples of where you want to go and what you want to be able to do that would make you feel
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    Does Trump have Covid?

    herring_RN replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Yes, the fact that he made those statements is true. What is false is the idea that he was telling the
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    Can the Government force us back to work?

    herring_RN replied to rosepetals's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We do have to eat. Unfortunately worldwide this virus is infecting many and killing some meat workers. Back in April President Trump signed an executive order force meat processing plants to keep meat...
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    Can the Government force us back to work?

    herring_RN replied to rosepetals's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think it is so wrong for meat processing employees have to choose whether to risk their lives or quit their jobs and not qualify for unemployment insurance. I wonder if any one has sued about
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    Can the Government force us back to work?

    herring_RN replied to rosepetals's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for the links! I am a 75 year old Californian and a retired registered nurse. When I first retired I kept my license. Then I put it on inactive status because I hadn't taken 30 hours of CE...
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    herring_RN replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I earned my LVN at age 30 after working many other jobs. I was fortunate to work where the staff, nurses, respiratory, housekeepers, all who worked there had a culture of cooperation. Having parties...
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    Are churches safe?

    herring_RN replied to Joe V's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    We have a small Baptist church near our house. Many of our friends attend it and I've cared for many of them. I always enjoy attending services there because there is no choir. One person leads hymns...
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    Trump Goes Maskless

    herring_RN replied to sirI's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Why We All Need To Just Wear The Masks
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    Trump Goes Maskless

    herring_RN replied to sirI's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Donald Trump tells aides wearing a mask would 'send the wrong message' that he is concerned about health not the economy after claiming he really did wear one during mask factory tour President Trump...
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    Are churches safe?

    herring_RN replied to Joe V's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    This seems sensible to me. When Your Church Reopens, Here’s How to Meet Safely A global health expert suggests a phased plan for congregations gathering again amid this pandemic......
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    Liz Cheney defends Fauci as Fox News hosts and Rand Paul attack him

    herring_RN replied to Joe V's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I agree with Representative Liz Cheney about Dr. Fauci. Recently when interviewed by a sports reporter Magic Johnson said that he would not be alive if not for Dr. Fauci. Dr. Fauci contributed to the...
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    Does Trump have Covid?

    herring_RN replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    If you click the title of the falsehood told by President Trump you can read the actual lie AND the evidence. I will post the first of MANY here: Donald Trump stated on May 19, 2020 in remarks to...
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    Where do you stand on opening things up during the Pandemic?

    herring_RN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Only one state has yet to begin reopening and it will do so Wednesday Stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders around country have been lifted in almost every state and some restrictions on businesses...
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    Does Trump have Covid?

    herring_RN replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I didn't count these:
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    Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    herring_RN replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was wrong. WH doctor: 'Potential benefit' of Trump taking hydroxychloroquine 'outweighed' risks In a 114-word letter released by the White House hours after Trump announced he was taking the...
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    Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    herring_RN replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Maybe he just said he is taking
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    States are reopening. As a nurse who takes care of COVID, how do you personally feel about going out and seeing people?

    herring_RN replied to EDScrubLife77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hope non of these people get sick or die. I also hope no one else thinks a party with more than 100 attendees is OK now. ------------------------------------------------------------ Larger...