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…
I’m sure our listeners have heard us talk about the Robin Hood Tax—a small change for banks—a big change for people. This idea is global not local. A small transaction fee on the banks would raise billions to provide education, healthcare parity, infrastructure, and yes, […]
A little something to prime your funny bone, we have a clip of Vicki Lawrence playing Mama in which she gripes about the lengths she must take to get discovered as a spokesperson for an appropriate product like Depends or Super Poly Grip. I always loved Mama! I guess she got jealous when they discovered the homeless man with the “golden voice” a few years back…
Now on with the show…I’m sure our listeners have heard us talk about the Robin Hood Tax—a small change for banks—a big change for people. This idea is global not local. A small transaction fee on the banks would raise billions to provide education, healthcare parity, infrastructure, and yes, even care for our fragile planet. What was once a movement—is now legislation—thanks to Minnesota Representative, Keith Ellison. Read more…
The Robin Hood Tax what and why? An idea that would go a long way in healing the divide between the ultra rich and the rest of us. And, Hal Isen, MFT on how to do your best work as a nurse and avoid going […]
Enjoy one of our favorites, originally broadcast June 2, 2012. Donna Smith, our National Nurses United D.C. correspondent brings us up to speed on all things Washington. Donna also shares a bit of personal news about her own health. Donna Smith is best known as […]
This show was originally broadcast June 2, 2012. Donna Smith, our National Nurses United D.C. correspondent brings us up to speed on all things Washington. Donna also shares a bit of personal news about her own health. Donna Smith is best known as one of […]
Donna Smith, our National Nurses United D.C. correspondent brings us up to speed on Robin Hood Tax. Donna, best known as one of the documentary subjects of Michael Moore’s 2007 movie, “SiCKO.” national single-payer healthcare advocate and community organizer for National Nurses United, co-chairs the […]
Greetings to all of you and here’s hoping you spent the summer doing things you loved with family and friends or just by your little old self! Hard to believe (at least for us anyway) that we are starting our 4th year of Nurse Talk. […]
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I went to room 13 to check on the patient I had just received report on… the ER was CRAZY but for some reason I felt the need to check on him first. Late teens, sick for 3 weeks with diarrhea, waiting on a stool […]
Casey and Shayne find a laugh or two in a topic that is no laughing matter. Listen as they talk with Massachusetts Nurses Association President RN Donna Kelly Williams talk about mandatory overtime. It doesn’t exist because there is a lack of nurses, as some […]
