Our blog has something for everyone. From healthcare to human-interest stories and from the hospital bedside to the halls of congress—we have it covered. AND did you know workplace bullying was bad for your health? Meet a courageous nurse and oral cancer survivor that understands the power of humor and grace. What are “nurse patient ratios” and why are they so important? All this and more…
Guest: Kay McVay An encore presentation of Casey’s interview with Kay McVay. Kay is a retired RN who shares her story about a not-so-blissful retirement. KAY RETIRED IN 1995, JUST SEVEN SHORT YEARS BEFORE HER HOSPITAL ESTABLISHED RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR NURSES. Kay was the type of […]
This week RNs talk about a new study just out that proves “patient ratios save lives.” We’ll also talk with Karen Coughlin about workplace violence and what is being done to stop it.We’ll be airing an encore presentation of Casey’s interview with Kay McVay. Kay is a retired RN who shares her story about a not so blissful retirement.Plus more about “Dan’s Thing.” That’s something you don’t want to miss. READ MORE…
Have you heard about “Dan’s thing” yet? It’s his latest passion and he is keeping it secret until he achieves it. Any guesses what it is?We also want to know what your “thing” is. What makes your life complete? What keeps you feeling healthy and fulfilled? How do you relax? What are you working towards or searching for? Watch the blog and listen to the show for upcoming clues.Email your guess and tell us what your “thing” is…C’mon winner gets $100 in movie tickets or CASH toward their own thing. GET THE FIRST CLUE
Guest: Barbara Williams Barbara Williams talks about the importance of being and staying active in the fight for patients rights and the rights of RNs and other health-care workers. She may be retired from her job, but she is still very actively advocating for a “single […]
Guest: Patty Eakin Nurse Talk hosts Casey Hobbs and Dan Grady talk with RN Patty Eakin from Temple University Medical Center about the current strike. This is a very important conversation that affects everybody in this country. It is not just about nurses and patients — […]
WE visit with RN Patty Eakin from Temple University Medical Center about the current strike.”If you want your constitutional rights, you need to go somewhere else.” Robert Birnbrauer, Human Resources, Temple University Hospital, DECLARED.Casey also talks with a student nurse panel from College of San Mateo, School of Nursing. It is a wonderful conversation with four very smart senior nursing students. They talk about why they were called to nursing, the challenges they have faced and will face, and of course they share a funny story or two—because after all “laughter is the best medicine.”READ MORE…
Guest: Tim Thomas Continuing the RN Heroes Project series, co-hosts Casey and Dan talk with RN Tim Thomas. Tim is one of the nurses who went to Haiti as part of National Nurses United’s RN Response Network. Over 12,000 nurses volunteer to help. In an effort […]
Tim Thomas, RN
Continuing the RN Heroes Project, co-hosts Casey and Dan talk with RN Tim Thomas. Tim is one of over 12,000 nurses who went to Haiti as part of National Nurses United’s RN Response Network. In an effort to acknowledge these selfless acts of service, the RN Response Network launched the RN Heroes Project.READ MORE…
Casey and Dan speak with Andrew McGuire the Executive Director of California One Care. Andrew talks about the founding coalition and the campaign that is under way to pass SB 810, State Senator Mark Leno’s legislation for Single Payer Health Insurance for ALL Californians….plus our RN Hero feature, Tim Thomas, RN plus, Casey and Dan’s usual shenanigans.READ MORE…
Guests: Donna Smith and Kathy Reardon The first of Nurse Talk’s RN Heroes Project…a conversation with Massachusetts RN Kathy Reardon. Kathy speaks with humility about her time and service in Haiti and shares some very moving comments about her experience.
