An Urgent Message About Fast Track!
NNU Political Director, Ken Zinn visits with Nurse Talk to talk about what the nurses are doing to STOP Fast Track in the Senate.
RN and Professor of Public Health at University of San Francisco, Barbara Sattler
Barbara Sattler talks about the rising rate of occupational asthma specific to nurses. What’s going on? Latex gloves are just one of many causes. This is a three part (short) series. Study after study has shown that natural rubber latex exposure has been one of […]
Critical Issues Facing Nurses Part 3 of 5
Part 3 of Don Nielsen, Director of Government Relations for California Nurses Association. Don explains AB305, Gender Bias Compensation bill.
Critical Issues Facing Nurses Part 4 of 5
Part 4 of Legislative conversation with Don Nielsen, Director of Government Relations for CNA. Don talks about a “Sunset” provision that might do away with the California Board of Nursing. Interesting!
If You’re Buying Probiotics that are NOT Refrigerated That is BAD move number 1.
Casey & Shayne are on it! Natren Probiotics that is. Sceptics by nature nurses are sometimes tough to win over when it comes to the next great wonder capsule. And of course they should be, all of us should be. All we ask is that […]
Good-bye Needn’t Wait for When It Cannot Be Said
Be forewarned. This isn’t my usual essay fare. Since my hospitalizations this year and the life-threatening illnesses that led to them, I face some challenges and changes that have pushed my mind and my heart in different directions. I believe even more strongly in single-payer health […]
Critical Issues Facing Nurses Part 1 of 5
In a 5 part series, California Nurses Association Director of Government Relations, Don Nielsen joins Nurse Talk Radio to talk about critical issues facing nurses as they advocate and care for their patients. Why are nurses involved in the legislative process? You’ll find out as […]
Critical Issues Facing Nurses Part 2 of 5
This month nurses urged California lawmakers to support several bills, which protect patient rights. One of those bills is SB 483 addressing “observation” status. What is “observation” status and what would this bill do?
An Interview with Malinda Markowitz
One of the least reported problems in U.S. hospitals is the placement of patients in “observation” status, where they can be held for hours or days with less public oversight and fewer protections. Hundreds of registered nurses from across California gathered in Sacramento,Tuesday, May 12 […]
