herring_RN ASN, BSN

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    Are nurse patient ratio's safe with the numbers rising away?

    herring_RN replied to Aubrianna's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is an organization in Texas working on safe staffing ratios. They have an address in san Antonio. It is not easy. It took us 14 years in California and then we had to take the governor to court...
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    Thousands of nurses to march at G8 summit in Chicago, 18 May

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "I've been asked many, many times ... 'What are you doing here as nurses? ... What do you have to do with the economy?'" Karen Higgins, a registered nurse and co-president of NNU, said to the crowd...
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    Thousands of nurses to march at G8 summit in Chicago, 18 May

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You can watch it now live -- National Nurses United on USTREAM: The National Voice for Direct-Care RNs. National Nurses United, with nearly 180,000 members in every state, is the larg... Just today...
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    Thousands of nurses to march at G8 summit in Chicago, 18 May

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    When we were struggling financially we choose to make sure our kids did not go without needed food, a home, medicasl care, and education. We chose to forego luxuries rather than go bankrupt. And...
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio

    herring_RN replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Long term care really needs better
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio

    herring_RN replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    of course you are right. to use only numbers would make no sense. that is why the ratio is based on acuity. all units i know of have "core staffing" below which they will not go. think of the ratio as...
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio

    herring_RN replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act - S. 992 (Boxer) This bill establishes requirements for acute-care facilities to provide registered nurse staff based on the acuity of...
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    Why Nurses Are the Unsung Heroes of Global Healthcare

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    why nurses are the unsung heroes of global health sheila davis, dnp, anp-bc, faan director of global nursing, partners in health we are in the midst of celebrating international nurses week, which...
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    Closed face book account with photos of patient & comments

    herring_RN replied to ruthalittle's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I tried on this excellent resource to find out whether there was a conviction regarding this but could not. Health Information Privacy 14 years ago I gave textbooks and other assistance to a single...
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    HIPAA article

    herring_RN posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This was a home study but the deadline has expired. It is still worth reading. HIPAA Home Study CE-What RNs need to know - part one HIPAA Home Study CE-What RNs need to know - part
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    HIPAA article

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    i'm responding to a question about the white boards on another forum. from page 8 of part
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

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

    The victoria Australia got ratios in their contract. It was an inspiration for california nurses working to get it passed into law. Both in Victoria and California we had a struggle to keep safe...
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    New HIPAA forum

    herring_RN replied to sirI's topic in News, Announcements

    It is especially important for us here on allnurses.com to avoid identifying patient
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    How powerful are hospital unions?

    herring_RN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    i don't think the state can take action against the actual out of state license regardless of the impact on patient safety. for instance the statistically successful diversion programs many states...
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    How powerful are hospital unions?

    herring_RN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nursing Practice and Patient Advocacy | National Nurses United
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    Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    herring_RN replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    i work with graduates of the Los Angeles County School of Nursing. They are fine nurses, excellent colleagues, and
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    How powerful are hospital unions?

    herring_RN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just as all hospitals are different, unions are not all the same. The Professional Association and labor union, California Nurses Association led the campaign for safe staffing ratios. Sufficient...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    herring_RN replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    nrselucky: i think you prevailed. an apology is an amazing achievement. the physician and management of the clinic admit you did a great job! they were wrong and admitted
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    Nurses picket at Florida Medical Center

    herring_RN posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    nurses picket at florida medical center ...the hospital's intensive care unit has one nurse for approximately three patients, in some cases, while the union recommends a nurse for every one or two,...
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    Outpatient infusion/chemptherapy staffing

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thank you! My friend really likes and respects the nurses at the infusion center. Thank you for doing this. I mean it, nurses need
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    Outpatient infusion/chemptherapy staffing

    herring_RN posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I've never worked in an outpatient setting. A neighbor gets outpatient chemo. She had to wait several hours because they had to few nurses. Her daughter had to work so I drove her that day. I went...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    herring_RN replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    i'm not an attorney but do think this is a clear case of wrongful termination. if you can prove you were fired because you refused to administer atropine intraveneusly i think it will help others if...
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    Understanding management buzzwords

    herring_RN posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    From the Massachusetts Nurse Newsletter When they say... ................They mean... - "Efficiency" ............................
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    GOT MY FIRST JOB!

    herring_RN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm glad you are doing the bridge program
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    Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    herring_RN replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    it is illegal for a hospital to force an employee to participate in abortion. my state nurses association recommends writing a letter to management informing them of your conscience restrictions so...