Who are they? A group of nurse anesthetists that managed to find some good clean humor in their practice, and keep other nurses in stitches :)
Visit their official web site and have a listen. It really is good music and music is a great healer. You owe yourself this a good laugh and smile. I did
Merry Christmas all
Monday, December 07, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Decreased spending in health care to save money
Saskatchewan is making health care cuts again, to save money, but not lives of course. In order to save money one of the things they are doing is holding back on monies to nursing homes. Money is needed in many of these facilities in order to upgrade older buildings.
What does this say about the Saskatchewan health care government? It makes an obvious statement that people are useless once they become old. We need not spend money on these useless beings.
It's time to get vocal on this statement they are making. I will some day be OLD, you as well, and these members of government will also. After all our contributions to this country, the economy, society...are we then to be left to die alone at home, unwanted and neglected?
Welcome to the human race
What does this say about the Saskatchewan health care government? It makes an obvious statement that people are useless once they become old. We need not spend money on these useless beings.
It's time to get vocal on this statement they are making. I will some day be OLD, you as well, and these members of government will also. After all our contributions to this country, the economy, society...are we then to be left to die alone at home, unwanted and neglected?
Welcome to the human race
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
"Alberta health-care cuts..."
Yet another clear picture of how little governments, including provincial health services, understand how to use tax dollars efficiently. Alberta is in a deficit so their idea is to cut spending on health care salaries. But, get this, they are still promising to reduce wait times. How the heck can they see providing better health care with even less than they have now!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Swine Flu Affects on Nursing Workload
As companies like Glaxal-Kline announce they are working to complete a vaccine for the H1N1 flu I have to stop and wonder how this pandemic is going to affect nurses workload. World wide it sounds as though hospitalizations of people suffering from this new influenza virus are picking up. And as Autumn seasons approach many experts are predicting a new surge of cases. Nursing workloads are already at maximum so what's to come? News media has already reported some of those infected have been health care workers so I would personally, and professionally, advise nurses to take the vaccine at the first available opportunity.
I would be very interested in hearing from nurses about the affects this virus is having on their hours of work, their own state of health and that of their family. Also, are you noticing any move by employers or governments in regards to new, and faster strategies, to increase nursing numbers.
I would be very interested in hearing from nurses about the affects this virus is having on their hours of work, their own state of health and that of their family. Also, are you noticing any move by employers or governments in regards to new, and faster strategies, to increase nursing numbers.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
StatsCan reveals 1/3 of nurses report abuse
In the news today (cbc.ca)StatsCan released a report from a 2005 study that revealed about 1/3 of nurses reporting physical and/or mental abuse. I'm surprised that the numbers are so low. If they interviewed every single nurse in Canada I am certain those numbers would rise dramatically.
What I find really interesting are the comments people are leaving. Some believe it, others say we should stop whining. What it all boils down to is that the profession has done a very poor job in educating the public, and governments, as to what the nursing profession truly does "on the job". I am in the midst of updating my book, "Nursing: A Wicked Profession" and this story only reaffirms my position on the difficulties involved caring for others. It also reaffirms my opinions on how poorly our professional organizations speak about nursing to others. This years nursing week theme (here in Canada) is "Nursing, You Can't Live Without It". I wonder if the powers that be truly understand those words.
What I find really interesting are the comments people are leaving. Some believe it, others say we should stop whining. What it all boils down to is that the profession has done a very poor job in educating the public, and governments, as to what the nursing profession truly does "on the job". I am in the midst of updating my book, "Nursing: A Wicked Profession" and this story only reaffirms my position on the difficulties involved caring for others. It also reaffirms my opinions on how poorly our professional organizations speak about nursing to others. This years nursing week theme (here in Canada) is "Nursing, You Can't Live Without It". I wonder if the powers that be truly understand those words.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
A New Year for Nursing
Well, we are heading in to a new year which is seeing most countries dealing with an economic recession. What will this mean for nurses and their profession? First off, it is a job that is recession proof. But that does not necessarily mean wages will keep up with inflation. Seems New Brunswick may actually see a salary drop for a Nurse 2 position go from $69,000 to $60,000. Many provinces are considering allowing private health clinics to open, more and more children and adults are becoming obese, the Canadian government is considering taking away consumers ability to buy herbal supplements at health food stores...it will be interesting to see where this new year leads.
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