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1. Do you agree with Gov. Cuomo?

   Semolina replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Analysis of impact of covid-positive admissions on NY nursing homes. Empire Center for Public Policy is a think tank/public policy watchdog group....

2. RaDonda Vaught's Arraignment - Guilty or Not of Reckless Homicide and Patient Abuse?

   Semolina replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

   Her Gofundme is up to $73,000+.

3. I'm a junior in high school and I want to be a nurse....but I've never been vaccinated. What can I do?

   Semolina replied to sasha91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   In case it's useful to you, here is some background info on the legal aspect of your question. Good luck.

4. THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

   Semolina replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to offer my condolences to all of those who work for AN -- mods, admins, office workers, everyone. I also laud their commitment and professionalism during what must be an extraordinarily...

5. Ethics question.

   Semolina replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Nurse Eye Roll has a statement on her site. She describes herself as a "paid independently (sic) contractor" for one company. Disclaimers + Policies | Nurse Eye

6. Ebola survivor Dr. Craig Spencer speaks out

   Semolina posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   I am so glad he spoke up about the ridiculous reactions of the governors of New York and New Jersey....

7. Why are hospital television documentaries okay?

   Semolina replied to Semolina's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Thanks -- I didn't see

8. Why are hospital television documentaries okay?

   Semolina replied to Semolina's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   An interesting story about a patient who, while not clearly pictured or identified by name, was recognizable to his family and friends on NY Med. He had been taken to the hospital after being hit by...

9. A Day In the Life of a Rehab CNA

   Semolina replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Wow. Just wow. The CNAs were my heroes when my family member was in rehab and later in LTC. They were so kind, so competent, so understanding. I don't know if everyone appreciates their work, but I...

10. new Ebola patient

    Semolina replied to Mulan's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I really thought that might happen in NYC while Dr. Spencer was at Bellevue. It seemed like something one of the tabloids would do; those nurses are probably on the subway, after all. However, I...

11. Nurse Nina Reunited with Her Precious Bentley

    Semolina replied to blondy2061h's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The AVMA recommends that "people with known exposure to Ebola give up their pets for 21 days or yield care duties to another member of their household." Veterinarians urge separation of pets, people...

12. Article about Joan Rivers doctor - many patients identified

    Semolina replied to Semolina's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Well, the fact that HIPAA exists might be relevant. In August, the Times ran a piece informing us that doctors can no longer display cute baby pictures because of

13. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Semolina replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This needs to be on a

14. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    Semolina replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    According to this story, Kaci Hickox and Ted Wilbur are leaving Maine. He has withdrawn from nursing school, citing a lack of support from the school. Kaci Hickox, boyfriend leaving Maine after Ebola...

15. Article about Joan Rivers doctor - many patients identified

    Semolina posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Obviously, the celebrity patients know their photos will be displayed and don't mind (else they wouldn't send her the photos). And the people who spoke to an NYT reporter did so voluntarily. Still,...