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…
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 […]
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?
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 […]
Nurse Talk visits with Amanda Krantz, DohJe Founder and CEO – DohJe is Thank You. Literally, in Cantonese. It is pronounced “Dough-Jay”. DohJe connects patients or families directly with caregivers so those that feel the need to say “thank you” can now do so easily, […]
Did you know… National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 in the US and marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, which ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. International Nurses Day, however, is celebrated around the world on May 12. Watch it here
By Donna Smith Over the past several weeks, we’ve seen so many examples of brutality played out in our cities — and mostly our most impoverished areas — that it isn’t difficult to see why so many people are in the streets. Many say white […]
“We’re fighting for patient safety, we’re fighting against unsafe staffing. We believe patients deserve better”. Just a few of the issues for over 6,500 nurses striking this week. Northern California RN Laura Hinerfeld visits with Nurse Talk Radio.
Any way you slice it technology is here to stay. This might surprise you but some nurses, (you know who you are) shy away from using technology. Why? Because, well, they think the computer or the iPhone or iPad or whatever devise–is smarter than they […]
This week –there’s two sides to every coin! On one side is a ‘call to action” to STOP the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership, which is very bad for your health and our Democracy. On the other side is something that is great for your health–PROBIOTICS! […]
WARNING! No we aren’t alarmists but please take a few minutes and listen to Political Director for National Nurses United, Ken Zinn as he talks about why it is critical to call your elected officials immediately and tell them to vote NO on Fast Tracking […]
