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  1. Post actual experiences re healthcare

    dee78 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was a 19 yr old, college student working "registry" at the hospital, slightly less than fulltime. I got pregnant at the end of my freshman year, we weren't married but we had talked about it so we...

  2. Paid sick-days issue

    dee78 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What makes companies competitive? What makes one person want to work for one company and not the next? There are 4 different healthsystems, with at least 8 hospitals within a 45 minute commute. Why...

  3. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand that it hits close to home. I have my own issues with my company's insurance. As I said in my previous post, I work for my family's insurance because my DH's insurance would be well...

  4. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I haven't always made good choices. I've been the pregnant college student. I've been the divorced mother of 2 young children, with a deadbeat ex. I've made my fair share of wrong decision but I...

  5. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love when people take a statement and turn it into more than is there...typical of politics. I didn't imply that you were stupid, just that when you grow up a certain way that is all you know and...

  6. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are many jobs out there that do offer health insurance. I've never worked a job that didn't offer health insurance, granted it is expensive at times but that is when you make CHOICES. That's...

  7. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Tennessee has a new program called CoverTN. It is not free healthcare but it's low cost healthcare for those that are eligible. You have to earn less than $43,000 a year. The premiums are based on...

  8. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've had to make the same tough decisions. The decision I made was to stay with my parents instead of moving out on my own with 2 young children. I couldn't afford it. So I worked, paid for insurance,...

  9. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

    dee78 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been amazed at the amount of info people give out online. I admit that I've given out too much on other websites from time to time. An online friend lost her job because someone didn't...

  10. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Those programs benefit everyone equally. No one has said to get rid of every government program..nor has anyone said that we shouldn't help our neighbors. To suggest that we are not or will not be...

  11. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That isn't a food stamp program, that is WIC. Depending on your needs you can get milk, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, dry beans, tuna, cereal, and formula. It is through the health dept, not DHS....

  12. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again, complications do arise. I understand that you can't prepare for everything that life throws at you but you can try to prepare for it. I understand that pregnancy happens. I got pregnant...

  13. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Agreed. The current system does need an upgrade that we can agree on. Now I do believe that most of the people on WELFARE are making a choice to be on welfare. They have other options but it's easier...

  14. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I suppose I should have quoted the poster but I was responding to Krisi's comment that we aren't a socialist society. I'm not talking about the health dept, which is what you described around here....

  15. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's one thing I don't get. When I didn't have insurance, I NEVER went to the ER. I went to a walk in clinic and was billed. I'm not sure how they work now since I've had insurance for over 5...

  16. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love how people read into things too much and make them more than what they really are. These behaviors occur all across the country, in urban cities and country

  17. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are right, people do make bad decisions but then they are rewarded for them. Maybe if there were consequences to their actions then people might think before they make the decisions that they do....

  18. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually being that I'm more libertarian than anything, I actually agree with most of your post. I don't mean that kids should starve but that's what charity organizations are for. Most wealthy...

  19. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    dee78 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, complications do arise during pregnancy but complications are less likely to occur if you are getting prenatal care. If they do, then they are caught early. And how about personal...

  20. Blount Memorial Hospital Working Environment

    dee78 replied to Lady_Vol's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I plan on workinng at Blount. I've heard good things about them. I make too much at my current job to leave for an entry level position. I will get my CNA in the spring and will try to get hired...

  21. advice wanted please!!

    dee78 replied to butterfly135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should check with the college where you plan to get your BSN. My ADN program doesn't require Statistics but my BSN program does so I opted for Statistics so I could kill two birds with one

  22. A & P classes online

    dee78 replied to Scooter5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P online this summer. It was hard but I pulled a B. I wish I had taken it alone so I could concentrate on it but I took it with Statistics. It was not a good idea to take 2 time...

  23. Yeah A&P's are compleated!!! congratz!

    dee78 replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's awesome!!! Good luck in A&P2 I ended up with a B in A&P and an A in Statistics so at least I got one A out of this

  24. My husband has Cancer and not sure If I should go to school this fall.

    dee78 replied to mydee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry to hear about your husband. You know what your responsiblities and limitations. If you believe you can do it then I don't see why it should stop you. Your DH wants you to go so I think...

  25. Online Nursing program

    dee78 replied to Miwila's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it is your only feasible option and you believe you can do it, then do it. You should visit the distance learning