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When I’m 64! What to do about Medicare

“Will you still need me when I’m 64”? Nurse Talk’s Healthcare In America Reporter, Donna Smith gives us the basics about how and when to sign up for Medicare. Fun fact: every day there are 10,000 ‘baby boomers’ turning 65! You know who you are!! […]

Part 1: USF Professor (RN) of Public Health Barbara Sattler

USF Professor (RN) of Public Health Barbara Sattler leads a revealing 2 part discussion about a growing national movement which includes nurses (California Nurses Association). The intent is to shine a public light on the controversial method of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as Fracking, and […]

Institute of Medicine President Dr. Victor J. Dzau

“Patients don’t die in the manner they prefer. The time is now for our nation to develop a modernized end-of-life care system.” -Institute of Medicine President Dr. Victor J. Dzau Campaign Director for Compassion and Care, Toni Broaddus talks about the difference between assisted suicide […]

California Mom Christy O’Donnell Fights to Die on Her Own Terms

In an exclusive interview with Katie Couric, 46-year old Christy O’Donnell, who has terminal cancer, talks about her desire to die peacefully and legally in her home state of California. ( from: Video by Katie Couric/Yahoo News, Article by Korin Miller/Yahoo Health) This video is courtesy […]

SURVEY SAYS!

85% of RNs agree that the quality of patient care in Massachusetts’s hospitals is suffering due to unsafe patient assignments. Nurses across the country continue their fight for patient safety.

Political Director for National Nurses United, Ken Zinn

Political Director for National Nurses United, Ken Zinn sheds much needed light on the Trans Pacific Partnership. It’s NOT good for anyone— BUT multi national companies. REALLY!