cdsga

cdsga

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  1. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First of all-I think that those who are unable to work-not even a bit, fall under a level of social care that is part of a civilized society. No one is denying that. There will always be a fraction...

  2. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is the truth-we all have to start with our selves-what is a reasonable taxation, what is fair, what is a reasonable wage for work,and not be abused. I can suggest a book called "Guns, Germs and...

  3. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's not OK, it's hypocrisy. When you investigate and take it to a personal level, you then see it for what it is. Will you tolerate it or not? What will you concede to? That's the question. When...

  4. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Would US citizens be willing to take jobs that paid minimum wage or less when they can be on the dole and get more money to live on? Simple answer for the majority no. Until we raise wages to a...

  5. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The pursuit of happiness is in the Declaration of Independence. That aside-the pursuit of happiness for some, is to be left alone, not have insurance and to not take care of themselves. So that...

  6. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You know-37 deg. No one is calling names here. We appreciate your posts. However, you are becoming a little confrontational. This latest entry could be a situation in any unit anywhere in the world...

  7. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There's a lot to learn-but back to the question? Healthcare is NOT a basic human right? Constitutional right, no, human right

  8. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow-I guess we're just a bunch of run and fetch it people who never get out or live a life outside of bedpans and urinals. Please spare me. We must maintain knowledge of the healthcare industry...

  9. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We do surgery every single day with patients with no insurance and not a prayer for getting a dime. So people don't get turned away in droves. The VA in my city is mediocre at best, with surgeries...

  10. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would think that infant mortality rate would be easy to fix in a country the size of CUBA. Please. When you are looking at a country the size of the USA-it would probably be best to compare a...

  11. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Who EVER wants to see people die tragic deaths due to lack of insurance? No one. But everyone is the master of their own destiny. Should I feel bad for someone who has cancer-doesn't return for...

  12. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Has anyone had to use COBRA? That's open to all through the gov't. Is it affordable? No. Does it offer a safety net? Yes, but like everything else it is not free, nor is it cheap. Supreme Court...

  13. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    cdsga replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The Constitution allows individuals the right to choose "to" or "not to". BUT if those choices compromise the safety of others, then laws are written to protect others and even protect people from...

  14. Coffee Is My Medicine

    cdsga replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I may not have bread, but EVERYONE who knows me knows that I'll have coffee!!

  15. What do you LOVE about being an OR nurse?

    cdsga replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

    It is a chance to nurse one patient at a time-to be the patient advocate, practice in a sequential prioritization process, be prepared for challenges in safety, pressure of time, working with...

  16. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    cdsga replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If organizations use statistical information such as the percentage of nurses who are degreed-whatever the level of degree BSN and above for advancing their standing in the community-then I feel the...

  17. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    cdsga replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think there is anything wrong with doing what is going to be the expectation-which entry level nurse at BSN level. I think it should be applauded. What I do think the initiator of the blog...

  18. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    cdsga replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To those people who have said those things truly got into nursing for a different reason than the creed they took upon graduation. There are those who tenaciously seek to better themselves to know...

  19. Texting while doing patient care?

    cdsga replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would think giving your personal cell phone to a patient would be dangerous for the nurses' security. You just never know about people. I don't think this is a good idea, and I would not do it...

  20. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    cdsga replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It takes time for people to find their niche in nursing. Thank goodness not everyone likes the same type of nursing care. I know I'm not "cut out" for certain types of nursing, not that I can't do...

  21. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    cdsga replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Seeking career advancement in nursing is always a plus. Management is tough especially when you become distanced from the actual work at the bedside. The balancing act of a nurse manager is to be...

  22. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    cdsga replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Does private health insurance exist in Britain? Yes, and it works in a similar way to health insurance in the U.S. Many employers offer private health-insurance plans as a perk to workers — a...

  23. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    cdsga replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've read the statistics-still not sure if anyone has effectively captured the quality of care related to medical outcomes. Sure we may speed our ER waiting times, but is the diagnosis correct? Does...

  24. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    cdsga replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My 87 year old Dad just called me this morning. He came across a bill from 1967-where he had extensive orthopedic surgery, skin grafting and body casting, was in the hospital for 3 weeks. Guess how...

  25. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    cdsga replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe we should return to the barter system. No cash-just pay me in baked goods or a new roof