herring_RN ASN, BSN

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    Wanted: H1N1 Vaccination facts

    herring_RN replied to FSK123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/ http://www.calnurses.org/swineflu/assets/pdf/h1n1_position-statement.pdf
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    Who is protecting us? CDC N95 mask for H1N1

    herring_RN replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    cdc october 14, 2009 http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/ill-hcp.htm ...the following isolation precautions are recommended for healthcare personnel who are in close contact with patients with...
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    Deaths of Students, School Nurses and Teachers Once the Schools Re-opened

    herring_RN replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    st. charles east high school closed after major flu outbreak a high school in west suburban st. charles will be closed for the rest of the week after hundreds of students called in tuesday with...
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    'I'm Not Sure It's A Fact' That Lack Of Health Insurance Causes People To Die

    herring_RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not in favor of taxing health insurance benefits. Not even if wigs for hair loss or even gym memberships are included in the
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    Health Care is a right

    herring_RN replied to headsup's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    did the unborn baby who died have the responsibility to take care of herself? (post 115) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td802aj-7sc&feature=player_embedded don't we care for people who are unable...
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    Health Care is a right

    herring_RN replied to headsup's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    [color=#242424]jenny fritts was 24 years old. jenny lived with her husband sean for the past five years, and together they had a little girl named kylee, 2. [color=#242424]jenny was seven-and-a-half...
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    The Largest Denier of Health Care Claims....

    herring_RN replied to AnnieOK's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We nurses are biased in favor of patients. But the facts are data reported by the insurers to the California Department of Managed Care. Insurance companies have not disputed the report....
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    Patient sues Anthem Blue Cross over liver transplant

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Patient sues Anthem Blue Cross over liver transplant ...Ephram Nehme was gravely ill when Anthem Blue Cross of California agreed to pay for a liver transplant his physician said he needed to survive....
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    Clock OUT and IN for lunch in a NICU???

    herring_RN replied to Jerico's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The hospital needs to provide a competent nurse to relieve you for a break. Otherwise those babies cannot get the care they need. Perhaps if ALL of you put the facts in writing and sign a letter. Go...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    herring_RN replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am older than recommended but will take the H1N1 without adjuvant if offered. I do NOT think it should be
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    Mandatory Flu Shots Hit Resistance

    herring_RN replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    position statement on the h1n1
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    Mandatory Vaccination

    herring_RN replied to Rebel Yell's topic in Disaster Preparation

    position statement on the h1n1
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    Who can write a telephone order?

    herring_RN posted a topic in Legal

    I want to ask the experts. Is there a law or regulation regarding who may take a telephone order? A new clerk took a phone order to discharge a patient. She said it was standard policy at her previous...
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    Who can write a telephone order?

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Legal

    Thank
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    To all nurses planning to give the H1N1 vaccine to pregnant women

    herring_RN replied to ozoneranger's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm old enough for Medicare. I just quoted an article regarding the fact that since 1964 cigarette packages have had warnings such as: When pregnant with my 41 year old daughter it was known that...
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    To all nurses planning to give the H1N1 vaccine to pregnant women

    herring_RN replied to ozoneranger's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    my kids are 39 & 41 years old. not only was there no encouragement to smoke all of us in the prenatal clinic were instructed not to smoke. our printed instructions also stated that smoking was not...
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    Getting vaccinated after contracting the flu?

    herring_RN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    We have been told if we don't get vaccinated for seasonal flu by October 1st and for H1N1 as soon as the vaccine is available we will have to wear a surgical mask at all times when in the hospital....
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    Insured RN Suffering from Incurable Disease

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    RN Suffering from Incurable Disease Fails to Keep Up With Medical Expenses Even Though She's Insured Pays $14,000 a year out of pocket "After being an emergency room nurse for 17 years, I became too...
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    Insured RN Suffering from Incurable Disease

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    volunteer fire departments are not for profit. i used to volunteer at a free clinic, now donate money. volunteered for remote area medical - http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/2009/ramla2009.htm this...
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    Insured RN Suffering from Incurable Disease

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i've only worked full time in hospitals since 1958 if you count volunteering as a candy striper. it is sad to be so cynical. she is not asking for anything except for her insurance company to honor...
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    Insured RN Suffering from Incurable Disease

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am flabbergasted that without even watching the video so many opinions were
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    Insured RN Suffering from Incurable Disease

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Medicaid (MediCal) is for people who are destitute. She teaches piano. She owns a nice home, a piano, and probably had disability insurance. Maybe she has money in the bank or has invested. Google...
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    What Obama Will Say on Wednesday about health care reform

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From a blog
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    What Obama Will Say on Wednesday about health care reform

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks. It is not you. Many people react to what they perceive rather than what the article states. Due to copyright we cannot post an entire article so I try to post a link. I guess I'm frustrated...
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    New Grad with first job needs URGENT advice

    herring_RN replied to cb25's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I would put these concerns in writing. Try to get a meeting with nursing management and human resources to try to work out a way to orient on another unit. The hospital has the obligation to provide...