herring_RN ASN, BSN

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    What do health insurance corporations do?

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What do health insurance corporations do? I pay about that much for for health insurance now. The question
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    Single-payer advocates disrupt Senate Finance Committee.

    herring_RN replied to GCTMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    june 3, 2009 baucus to seek dismissal of criminal charges against single payer advocates senator max baucus (d-montana) has agreed to ask prosecutors to dismiss "disruption of congress" charges...
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    Unions. What do they do for us?

    herring_RN replied to diane227's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It seems as though you have an excellent situation. Nurses don't call a union when they can provide the kind of care we were taught to in school. When we can say, "This patient needs a sitter." and...
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    Canada's healthcare saved her; Ours won't cover her

    herring_RN replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I heard this speech on the radio. Interesting. He likely has his bias as do we all - http://people.forbes.com/profile/keith-o-rattie/30163 I would rather err on the side of safety. Even give up cars....
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    Unions. What do they do for us?

    herring_RN replied to diane227's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just a few examples of what RNs have accomplished at their facilities using the union contracted PPC:
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    What do health insurance corporations do?

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What your hospital is doing is exactly why many nurses and others want a single payer healthcare plan. The providers stay the same while the funding is the government. Then everyone, including elected...
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    Obama's health plan takes shape

    herring_RN replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thousands plan to be in the streets all summer in support os a single payer
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    is anyone familiar with the phrase 'Clinical Supervision'?

    herring_RN replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

    "Clinical Supervision" is a "Term of Art" in my state. This means it has a legal definition. Effective clinical supervision requires that the supervising RN be both present on the unit and immediately...
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    All white uniforms? Eek...help!!

    herring_RN replied to Always_Learning's topic in General Students

    We dressed like Alice in Wonderland. Had to iron them and wash the cap. Then were glad to wear all white after graduation. Wearing loose white scrubs and underwear the color of your skin is good for...
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    No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    herring_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I work in critical care. We have one CNA/secretary for 21 patients so of course I do my own VS, baths, and cleaning. We help each other for lifting that cannot be done by one person. Our CNAs are...
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    Taking a job beneath your training

    herring_RN replied to stelarRN's topic in Nursing Career

    An RN who takes a job not requiring an RN license has responsibilities an unlicensed worker, such as a medical assistant, does not have. In California each registered nurse is required as a condition...
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    Socialist healthcare "horror story"

    herring_RN replied to Chico David's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Except the insurance corporations deny care to those who pay them And deny coverage to those who are not healthy Single payer will truly spread the risk. We all pay when we are healthy and received...
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    Single-payer advocates disrupt Senate Finance Committee.

    herring_RN replied to GCTMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    [color=#333333]single payer advocates in the news [color=#333333]augusta, maine: http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/6407921.html [color=#333333]san diego, california:...
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    PASNAP Union picking up steam in PA

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

    http://www.pennanurses.org/
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    Media Blackout on Single-Payer Healthcare?

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    video interview on single payer healthcare:
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    Single-payer advocates disrupt Senate Finance Committee.

    herring_RN replied to GCTMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    other articles and opinions: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/23293.html http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/03/mnf417voaq.dtl&type=science...
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    Media Blackout on Single-Payer Healthcare?

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Baucus is listening but not hearing-not yet ...The genuine reform proposals supported by the nation's caregivers, and much of the American people, may not have a place at the table in the debate...
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    Ban on Mandatory Overtime Passes PA Senate

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    senate oks mandatory nurse ot ban [color=#626b77]after seven years, it appears many pennsylvania health care workers will get their wish: a ban on mandatory overtime. ... [color=#626b77]the...
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    Canada's healthcare saved her; Ours won't cover her

    herring_RN replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My husbands three younger brothers died of cardiovascular disease. Two mIs and a second CVA. The difference, I believe, is that my DH had been taking medication for his hypertension since he was 41....
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    St. Agnes Investigated for Unfair Tactics

    herring_RN posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    the fresno fair elections commission heard testimony from several nurses on wednesday. they claim saint agnes medical center intimidated and harassed them to prevent them from joining the california...
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    St. Agnes Investigated for Unfair Tactics

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

    Thank you Karen. As I pro life nurse I am certain that the CNA sponsored safe staffing ratios have saved many lives in California hospitals. I have never experienced any "militant pro abortion" nurses...
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    Obama's health plan takes shape

    herring_RN replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I still think single payer should be seriously
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    Nearly 1 million Californians seek medical care in Mexico annually

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Driven by rising health care costs at home, nearly 1 million Californians cross the border each year to seek medical care in Mexico, according a new paper by UCLA researchers and colleagues published...
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    Canada's healthcare saved her; Ours won't cover her

    herring_RN replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Canadians talk to Americans about health care People from Toronto respond to a US advertising campaign about the Canadian health-care system...
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    Nearly 1 million Californians seek medical care in Mexico annually

    herring_RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've read about people near the border practicing medicine without a license. Usually medical school drop outs or techs with expeirience an a phoney diploma. There must be a way to verify a physicians...