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…
“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 […]
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 […]
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 sheds much needed light on the Trans Pacific Partnership. It’s NOT good for anyone— BUT multi national companies. REALLY!
NNU Political Director, Ken Zinn visits with Nurse Talk to talk about what the nurses are doing to STOP Fast Track in the Senate.
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 […]
Part 3 of Don Nielsen, Director of Government Relations for California Nurses Association. Don explains AB305, Gender Bias Compensation bill.
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!
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 […]
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 […]
