Someone (thing) Is Having A Birthday!
In 1965 before Medicare was passed, nearly half of the elderly in the United States lacked health insurance coverage. Today, just 2% of those over 65 are uninsured Medicare PDF
Nurse Talk presents National Nurses United Week In Review
A look at the critically important work that nurses do every day at and away from the bedside. For more information about these and other topics visit nnu.org.
Nurses Burnout Rate Is High. Is there a solution?
Why are nurses leading the charge to “Reclaim Chicago”? And statistics show that over 40% of hospital staff nurses experience nurse burnout. Is there a solution? All this and more on Nurse Talk this week.
Nurses Lead “Reclaim Chicago”
With a runoff vote just days away, one Chicago politician figures almost as prominently in the city’s mayoral campaign as do the two candidates themselves, incumbent Rahm Emmanuel and his challenger, Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. RN and Midwest Director for National Nurses United, […]
The Burnout Rate For Nurses Is High. Is there a solution?
RN and TM Instructor Amy Ruff. The nursing profession attracts individuals who are strong and supportive who want to make a difference in people’s lives. Statistics show that over 40% of hospital staff nurses experience nurse burnout. Listen to this podcast and your life […]
Robin Hood Tax
Simply put, the big idea behind the Robin Hood Tax is to generate hundreds of billions of dollars. That money could provide funding for jobs to kickstart the economy and get America back on its feet. It could help save the social safety net here and […]
Comedian Lynn Ruth Miller’s IN MY DAY series…only on Nurse Talk.
OK, who doesn’t need a laugh every once in a while? Join us every week for an “old fashioned”, politically incorrect fireside chat with famed octogenarian comedian, Lynn Ruth Miller.
The Movie “Still Alice” brings much needed attention to Alzheimer’s disease.
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops the disease and it’s the 6th leading cause of death in our country. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support […]
Coming Up…. Hospitals turning their backs –while nurses are injuring theirs!
Are hospitals responsible for back injuries sustained by nurses on the job? YOU MIGHT THINK SO –BUT NOT SO FAST… and Alzheimer’s, ‘heartbreak and hope” and the women of Still Alice bringing lots of attention to the cause.
