California Governor’s Race: Meg Whitman vs. the Nurses Union
By Kevin O’LearyTIMEJuly 20, 2010In her gubernatorial campaign, California billionaire Meg Whitman fancies herself a turnaround artist, not unlike CEOs who take on failing companies and put them in the black. In her analysis of why the nation’s most populous state and the world’s 12th […]
National Nurses’Union Pres: California Gov. GOP Nominee Whitman is”Schwartzenegger on Estrogen”
Nurses rally outside home of GOP nominee Whitman By Nardine SaadAssociated PressJuly 15, 2010Atherton, Calif. (AP)–Hundreds of unionized nurses wearing scrubs held a raucous rally Thursday outside the Silicon Valley home of GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman to protest her proposals for the state, which they say […]
DeAnn McEwan and H1N1 | Show 208BO
This week we’re rebroadcasting a favorite show. The callers just keep getting better! This week a caller describes the agony of her “gas problem” in DETAIL. What do we expect with the tag line, “cause laughter is the best medicine?”Later in the show, Casey talks […]
Congratulations to LESLIE WHITE SHE IS THE WINNER OF THE “DAN’S THING” CONTEST.
So now we know…Dan’s search for the perfect THING is over and he is now the proud owner of a 1973 VW THING. For some of us who were around to witness the “roll out” of this fabulous das auto—it is really exciting to see […]
Dr. Connie Mariano, White House Doctor | Show 241
How often do we get the chance to talk with the former White House Doctor? Well, next week join us for an interview with Dr. Connie Mariano who was nominated to the rank of Rear Admiral by President Bill Clinton and eventually served as the White House Physician for President Clinton and President George W. Bush. She has written a wonderful new book called The White House Doctor, a riveting look into the personal lives of our presidents.READ MORE!>
Marsha Podd and Trand Phillips Ratios | Show 235
How often do we get the chance to talk with the former White House Doctor? Well, next week join us for an interview with Dr. Connie Mariano who was nominated to the rank of Rear Admiral by President Bill Clinton and eventually served as the White House Physician for President Clinton and President George W. Bush. She has written a wonderful new book called The White House Doctor, a riveting look into the personal lives of our presidents.This week: ENCORE, ENCORE—Casey talks about her recent skirmish at an Arizona checkpoint, and Marsha Podd, aka The Baby Whisperer—ROCKS! Also—listen to what RN Trande Phillips has to say about a new study that proves RN/Patient Ratios save lives.READ MORE!>
Daily Kos: Meg Whitman Declares War on Nurses by Chico David RN
One of my favorite things in all the world is watching a right-wing politician do something really foolish.And Meg Whitman, the woman trying to push the “buy it now” button for the governorship of California, is heading down a road of monumental foolishness indeed.How out […]
RNs Blast Court Ruling – Pledge to Seek Legal, Other Actions To Defend Nurses’ Right to Advocate for Patient Safety
From the California Nurses Association: University of California registered nurses, joined by leaders of their organization from across California and the nation today condemned the latest ruling by a San Francisco court to enjoin registered nurses from striking over a current contract re-opener as a dangerous infringement on democratic rights and an encouragement to hospital officials to continue to ignore pervasive safety problems in UC hospitals.“Today’s decision will not be the last word. We will consider a variety of legal responses and a full range of collective actions to defend the right of our members to continue to advocate for our patients,” said Geri Jenkins, RN, a co-president of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United and a UC San Diego nurse.READ MORE>