herring_RN ASN, BSN

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    Nurses' march in DC?

    herring_RN replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am very glad to see this public event by the ANA for
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    herring_RN replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe other states can do it too. It took us a long time in California.In 1995 we voted at our CNA Convention by 92 percent to leave the American Nurses Association (ANA) because the national...
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    herring_RN replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to eliminate the safe staffing ratios for med-surg and emergency departments with executive action. We had to take him to court. He was defeated three times before...
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    herring_RN replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The California regulations attempt to address this in several ways. One is to require additional staff to meet the needs of each patient. Also the charge nurse is not to be counted in the ratio....
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    herring_RN replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The New York State Assembly passed the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act. The Yew York State Nurses Association continues their work to pass the bill. I hope all nurses and supporter in New York...
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    herring_RN replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think it will be achieved if enough nurses and others continue the work. We can't give up. How about struggling FOR something good? We assigned nursed to each and every statewide elected official...
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    herring_RN replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oops. It was not Arnold.More info later. Pro life people need to watch this video because RATIOS SAVE
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    Help with a research topic

    herring_RN replied to Desiree1816's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Anecdotal only.I know a woman who was critically ill and septic more than thirty years ago when she was in her forties. I went with my Mom to visit her. he was confused and restless asking us to, "Get...
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    Management legally offering union, what does that mean?

    herring_RN replied to Coumarin's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    IIf I were being disciplines I would request representation by the union. You don't have to be a member. If all the staff nurses are represented and you didn't join they trill must provide you...
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    Help with a research topic

    herring_RN replied to Desiree1816's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Try a search engine:disparities in healthcare articles - Google Scholar disparities in healthcare at DuckDuckGo disparities in health care - Yahoo Search
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    Remote Access Medical

    herring_RN replied to guest52816's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have volunteered. It was very rewarding. In one day I saw more people with toothaches than in my entire previous life. The patients were so grateful. They have their own was of doing things as they...
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    What Nurses Really Want

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We don't want doughnuts and free pens; we want safe staffing ratios so that we can actually care for our patients the way they deserve, workplaces without violence, and lift teams and equipment to...
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    ‘Supernurse’ culture is a barrier to addressing problems

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope we discuss the causes, effects, and actions to take to promote a healthy rested nursing workforce? The ANA Position on Fatigue; Addressing Nurse Fatigue to Promote Safety and Health: Joint...
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    herring_RN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The Only Way to Fulfill the President's Pledge of More Coverage, Better Benefits, and Lower Costs The economic case for single-payer reform is compelling. Private insurers' overhead currently averages...
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    Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    herring_RN replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am pro-life yet some of my tax money pays for the death
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    Nurse Mgr position at Union Hospital?

    herring_RN replied to bewitched's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't think management is represented by the union. Many managers appreciate having rules written in the union contract. It makes it easier regarding pay, schedules, vacation and other time off, and...
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    Staffing Ratios - New York

    herring_RN replied to Spartacvs's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    California ratios define telemetry and step-down by patient needs. Other units and corresponding ratios are also included in the linked document This section of hospital regulations is important for...
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    How can I make an impact in healthcare?

    herring_RN replied to mintkiss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I suggest consulting an attorney. Proving what happened with witness statements and such could be difficult. I would also suggest to him to keep a diary of every shift. He should write of any conflict...
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    So nurses, what is our role now? Unity?

    herring_RN replied to murphychen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you want you can watch live stream video of the D.C
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    ideas for RN activism & volunteering?

    herring_RN replied to ferminadaza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are many opportunities for a nurse to do good as a volunteer. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a great organization providing health and dental care to people in the United States and other...
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    So nurses, what is our role now? Unity?

    herring_RN replied to murphychen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses worldwide have a proud history of political activism in advocating for our patients, public health, and the welfare of all people. In the United States the ANA has accomplished a lot:...
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    Add your input re ANA's strategic goals for 2017–2020 ?

    herring_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish the ANA had included a goal of advocating for mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios for hospital and long term care (SNF) settings. this is from the ANA, but not included in the Strategic Plan:...
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    Doctors without Borders refusing free Pfizer vaccines

    herring_RN replied to StNeotser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    MSF already negotiated lower prices with GlaxoSmithKline
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    Doctors without Borders refusing free Pfizer vaccines

    herring_RN replied to StNeotser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is No Such Thing as Free” Vaccines: Why We Rejected Pfizer's Donation Offer of Pneumonia Vaccines ... Pneumonia claims the lives of nearly one million kids each year, making it the...
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    Nurses at Allina to strike: What's at stake?

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nurses Ratify Allina Contract, Strike to End October 14, 2016 08:16 AM Thousands of striking Twin Cities nurses ratified a tentative contract agreement with Allina Health Thursday. A strike...