Mischa Gaus reports, in Labor Notes, that Nurse Activists have joined together in 60 cities to alert local congressmen that Wall Street must be taxed to stimulate the economy.  

Mischa Gaus goes on to report that Betsy Prescott, a nurse in Boston, said she joined the protest because the woes are too big to ignore: Her hospital is laying off transporters who move patients to and from units, while it’s hiring into its corporate offices. Pleading poverty, Massachusetts is considering limiting elderly patients’ access to hospital beds. And a family friend is foregoing breast cancer medication because she can’t afford it.

Read the entire article here:

http://labornotes.org/2011/09/nurses-protest-60-cities-demanding-tax-wall-street

What do you think of the current cuts in social programs and in the long fight against healthcare concessions?  Do you support nurses joining together to advocate for affordable healthcare, a basic human right?

Nursing Center eNews Clinical Editor Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP comments:

“As we head into summertime, let’s review some patient education regarding sun safety. In preparing for this issue of our eNewsletter, I learned that skin cancer has a higher incidence than breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancer combined. Share these tips with your patients and be sure to protect yourself too!

• When possible, avoid exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Avoid exposure to artificial sources of UV radiation, for example sunlamps and tanning booths.
• If you must be outside, wear long sleeves, long pants, and a hat with a wide brim. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater.
• Apply sunscreen every 4 hours while exposed. Also remember to protect yourself from the glare of UV rays reflected by sand, water, snow, and ice.
•  Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and the skin surrounding the eyes.
• Regularly examine your skin and get regular assessments by a healthcare provider if you have a higher than normal risk for malignant melanoma.

You can read more about skin cancer and skin cancer prevention in the articles in our More Resources collection. Also, don’t miss our next issue focusing on Women’s Health issues, plus the latest articles and CE opportunities!”   click here:  http://www.nursingcenter.com/upload/static/403753/2011Jun1-stat.htm

National Nurses week is celebrated May 6th – May 12th.  

Let’s celebrate Nurses and give recognition to their hard work and dedication to the community!

The American Journal of Nursing published an essay titled “For Nurses Week, a Call for Mutual Respect” written by Maureen Shawn Kennedy, MA, RN.  Read Maureen’s essay here:

http://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Fulltext/2011/05000/ For_Nurses_Week,_a_Call_for_Mutual_Respect.1.aspx

What’s your opinion?  Please comment.

Radiation Exposure and Emergencies
Basic Information for Healthcare Professionals

Read about radiation exposure  and learn how to respond to disaster situations involving radiation.   Click the link below:

http://www.nursingceu.com/courses/368/index_nceu.html

The information in this continuing education course was obtained from the CDC, EPA and DPH.

CEU’s can be obtained from Wild Iris Medical Education for a slight fee.