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No doubt the ACA has raised premiums, I can give you an actual example affecting my family. Prior to the passing of the ACA, my sister had a BC/BS EPO plan that fit her needs and cost $198 per month, no in-network deductibles, and $20 co-pays. Since ...

Hi SmithRN, Great post. I too work in home care, and what KILLS me is how a patient on Medicaid can get unlimited amounts of wound care supplies/dressings while Medicare patients, many who are war veterans, cannot!!! They've paid into the system, wo...

The following article has some of the alternatives to what we have now, the ACA should be a hybrid that includes some of the suggestions in the following article: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/04/03/why-am-co-sponsoring-save-american-workers-a...

MunoRN $81/month average premium, I'd love to see a reliable source for that #. The ACA expanded Medicaid, that's why there are less people uninsured, ever see a Medicaid patient get an appointment with a decent doctor in a timely manner??? Medicaid ...

You mean all those republicans that just won back the senate??? The people have spoken!! I'm sure all those affordable ACA premiums and its positive effect on healthcare had nothing to do with the huge loss of the democratic party today, NOT!

Great read. Impact of the Affordable Care Act on the Health Care Workforce

Capitalism is what makes potential in the US amazing! I may hate some of the ways our country is run, but I love it 100%!

Good point elkpark, I see a lot of people including myself getting slammed for a difference of opinion. It is paramount that we remember that healthy debate is good, and can get great things accomplished. One thing I will say about those completely r...

Hi blondy, This is known as manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), it's very helpful for contractures, or for things such as frozen shoulder or muscles that are in major spasm. Here in NJ, the sedation is NOT done by the Chiropractor, they do this at ...

Good question, if it's for migraines, I'd say find an alternative, if it's for cancer, HIV or severe chronic pain, then as Sun0408 has mentioned, you have to consider if you're ill enough that maybe you shouldn't be practicing until you get a handle ...

I've had my share of crappy instructors, some with great credentials who just weren't engaging, or just possibly burnt out! At the end of the day, nursing school is very demanding and you have to be up to the task regardless of the workload. You real...

"PEDSRN" I think you make a good point, but our nursing curriculum prepares us very well how to protect ourselves from those conditions you have mentioned. How much have we learned in US schools about Ebola?? I can't even recall it being mentioned i...

For a family of 3 based on our specific details, in our county for a platinum plan it would cost us $1,449 per month to come close to our current coverage, this one doesn't have an in network deductible, for $1,229 per month we would have a $1,500 in...

The ACA has thus far been a disaster. It was rammed through in the wee hours of the morning without 1 Republican vote. We were promised the most transparent government in history under President Obama, health care reform would be televised on CNN, be...

Liberals have to attack other points of view, it's all part of their strategy! It's very rare to have a conversation with a liberal where they don't pull out some sort of inequality, conservatives hate everyone but the rich card!

Independent who leans towards Libertarian views.

Wow, did you breathe between words?

Whoa...Easy on the fusion discussion!!! The cortisone shots take a good 48-72 hours before they kick in, but it should help. How about physical therapy? Many of them are ergonomic specialists, and can help correct your posture, put you on a strengthe...

In home care 1:5 or 1:6 depending on if you have an admission or not. In sub-acute, 1:20 was common.

I guess they're the next on the chopping block! Hospitals had some awesome, seasoned LPN's who knew more than many RN's. Experience in this business is paramount, just because someone graduates with a BSN, doesn't make them more qualified! My home ca...

Because you are responsible for people's lives. Nurses are often the first to notice when a patient becomes unstable and may need intervention. You have to have a good understanding of how the body works, and how illness affects it. To be brutally ho...

Maybe she has a thing for him and is jealous lol.. Don't sweat the small stuff, focus on school, and caring for your patients. You have to learn to remove emotion and don't let negative people drag you into their drama.

Triage nursing appears to be a cake job. Maybe even case management for an insurance company (desk job.)