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Advanced Education Prepare Nurses for Health Care Reform
I found an article, a press release coming out from the National League of Nursing, this is the organizing body for some of the standards loosely associated with the American Nurses Association. The NLN really tries to provide standards and … Continue reading
Healthcare Reform Discussion on the Emergiblog
My friend, Kim over at the Emergiblog wrote this post on her response as a nurse to the recent healthcare reform legislation. While she and I don’t always see eye to eye politically, I still think she voices some good … Continue reading
Posted in nursing news
Tagged emergiblog, er nurse, government, health care reform, insurance, Kim McAllister, nurse blog
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The Real Victims of Health Reform – Insurance Executives
I think that Will Farrell and the other celebrities in this video segment have really put their finger on the actual victims of health care reform. Celebrities Speak up for Executives Watch their take on the insidious changes being proposed … Continue reading
Posted in nursing show tv, RN on the side
Tagged celebrity, company, executives, health care reform, insurance, single payor, universal payor, video, will farrell
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Fish Poisoning and Episode 82
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Welcome to Episode 82 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! — Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed to … Continue reading
Posted in nursing show podcasts
Tagged ciquatera, CNE, fish poisoining, health care reform, uninsured
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IV Complications and Episode 81
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Welcome to Episode 81 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed to subscribe … Continue reading
Posted in nursing show podcasts
Tagged careers, health care reform, infusion nursing, IV, iv lines, nursing careers, recession
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Lost Insurance Leaves Many Without Options
As a nurse and educator I am among the recession proof job holders in this rocky economy. Most of you are, too, (or are working towards joining the rest of us soon). But we also know someone who has lost … Continue reading
Posted in RN on the side
Tagged care team, discharge planning, health care reform, home care, nursing care, ot, pt, uninsured
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Obama and Congress on Health Reform
There is a fascinating article on the health care reform initiatives that are part of the economic stimulus packages currently in discussion. Congress is looking at a plan to expand the state Medicaid programs to assist jobless workers who have … Continue reading
Posted in RN on the side
Tagged congress, elected officials, health care reform, house of representatives, nurse, nursing, rn, senate
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Candidate Health Care Plans or Status Quo – All Costly
Deciphering the two presidential candidates’ health care reform plans is a daunting task. Both sides play with numbers in ways that would make Enron’s accountants jealous. The only fact that remains true for both sides is that the current system, … Continue reading
