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ANA voices opinion on healthcare reform repeal attempts
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has sent a letter to all members of the House of Representatives stating its opposition and disappointment in the House’s efforts to repeal the healthcare reform law, and voicing its affirmative support of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Prior to the vote, the ANA also joined more than 150 organizations in a press conference on Capitol Hill to restate its firm support for the ACA.
In the letter, ANA President Karen A. Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, expressed hope that lawmakers would focus on accomplishing a fully funded healthcare reform law, and said that the ACA provides much-needed reform in the healthcare industry— one that turns its attention to wellness, prevention, and greater access to care.
To view the letter, visit the ANA website, and to learn more about the ANA’s efforts on healthcare reform, click here.
Facebook posts could cost five California nurses their jobs
A few years ago, hospitals did not have to worry about patient information being posted on the internet, as social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook were not as popular as they have become today. Tri-City Medical Center in CA may be wishing for the days before computers, as five nurses’ jobs are in jeopardy and a sixth will be disciplined for allegedly posting patient information on Facebook. [more]
Americans spend millions on alternative therapies
A recent study of 23,000 Americans by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health found that Americans are spending $34 million a year in alternative therapies that are not covered by insurance, which is a 25% increase within the past decade. Alternative therapies can range from taking herbs to yoga classes, and are popular for both adults and children.
The study found that $22 million of the $34 million is spent on “self care,” where patients use an alternative therapy, such as taking fish oil supplements or homeopathic medications, without their health practitioner’s advice. As more and more Americans seek alternative therapies, it is important for nurses to be aware of how these drugs or methods may effect patients’ prescriptions or treatment. [more]
Poll taps into time frames for new grad orientation
Orientation is a critical, and often stressful, period for new graduate nurses. Adapting to a new facility, trying to remember everything from nursing school, and applying the knowledge learned in nursing school at the bedside are all tall tasks in themselves. But a supportive work environment, and some time, can ease the transition for new grads. [more]
