Forums > At Home > Off Duty
Subject: Healthcare for all- how does this affect nurses
Prev Next
We welcome you to participate in the forum, please register as a NurseTogether member. Come join your global nurse community now.

Author Messages
CtheworldRNUser is Offline
Active Member
Active Member
Posts:60
08/06/2008 10:07 AM  
with talks of reforming healthcare on the agenda again this year, I think it will be interesting to hear people's views on the candidates.

If we have a more socialized healthcare structure, how is this going to affect nursing in general? 
shovelheadUser is Offline
Experienced Member
Experienced Member
Posts:141
08/16/2008 12:03 PM  
As this forum has an International membership, maybe you should watch that "we" stuff. Having worked in the States and in Canada, there are benefits to both systems. Wait times in the ER in the States after admission seems to be less than most of Canada. The unions are a bigger part of nursing here in Canada, and I am not sure that I agree with that. If we are to be regarded as professionals, we need to rely more on our governing bodies than a blue collar strike mentality to get what we want. The merit system where I have worked in the States appeals to me more than getting paid more just because of tenure. Longevity does NOT make you a better nurse. Active participation in your ongoing educational process does.

Just a start.
Motorcycle racing make heroin look like a vague craving for salt.
AdvisorUser is Offline
Experienced Member
Experienced Member
Posts:143
08/16/2008 3:48 PM  
Fantastic points to consider, Mr. Shovelhead.
And Ms. CtheWorldRN, from your profile, I noticed you in the US-- I think it is great to hear from our international members their points of view about socialized healthcare as well as from nurses here in the US. Keep in mind unless a nurse has experience both system such as ShovelHead, some may not have a frame of reference to compare. But, kuddos to you for bringing this point out as it will definitely be a topic of great discussion/debate as the election (here in the US) rolls around.



Jen at NTUser is Offline
Experienced Member
Experienced Member
Posts:195
09/26/2008 9:49 AM  
To really get an engaging discussion about the impact of healthcare reforms in the US and the effects of it for nurses (again, US nurses), you really need to get the input of nurses such as ShovelHead and emador-- those who the experience of working here in the US and also in a country such as Canada and the UK where the healthcare is more "socialized". However, I am following the healthcare reform discussions and I have to admit I have a lot more to learn in regards to how any of the proposed reforms will affect nurses. I recently overheard that Obama has been endorsed by the American Nurses Association?

I am compelled to put my 2 cents on this topic as I think we all need to be aware of how this issue.
TXGurlUser is Offline
Active Member
Active Member
Posts:60
09/26/2008 11:14 AM  

Ok, I am usually not a political person, but I just read this post and I wanted to include this information I found:

"Senator Obama is committed to signing universal health legislation by the end of his first term in office that ensures all Americans have high-quality, affordable health care coverage. Barack Obama recognizes that nurses play a critical role in every aspect of patient care, and the nursing shortage ranks as one of the most pressing issues facing our health care system. Obama's health care plan includes expanded funding to improve the primary care and public health practitioner workforce; including loan repayments, improved reimbursement and training grants.

Barack Obama has a history of advocacy for nurses and patients. In the Illinois senate, he helped lead efforts to protect nurses and improve the quality of health care. In the U.S. Senate, he cosponsored the Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act, which limits mandatory overtime for nurses to true emergency situations, and as President, he has promised to sign this important legislation into law."


I agree with the Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act--  I'm too consumed with what is going on in MY life to really pay attention to politics and everything else in the news, but once in awhile, but I am realizing I have to at least be aware as these issues are affecting my life and my career.  (o, boy, I am starting to sound like one of those people.)   This is what happens when I have too much coffee after anothe 3 straight nights.  I should be in bed.

KMobyUser is Offline
Junior Member
Junior Member
Posts:46
09/26/2008 11:39 AM  
TXGurl, this seems a bit slighted-- keep in mind that we do have international members and not everyone is affected by the current politically situation here in the US.
eliseUser is Offline
New Member
New Member
Posts:2
10/25/2008 4:04 PM  
I am very interested in hearing about Health Care in other countries from those who do the care.  I live in the US and work her and know from experience what is wrong. But to change things we need info on how things work in other countries. Please inform us. We need help if we are to improve our system.
scheeksrnUser is Offline
Experienced Member
Experienced Member
Posts:111
10/27/2008 11:29 PM  
I would also like to hear about Health Care from other countries... from people whom are at the front lines.
Jen at NTUser is Offline
Experienced Member
Experienced Member
Posts:195
06/23/2009 1:36 PM  
I am in agreement with you, scheeksrn! Can anyone share insight on healthcare in other countries outside of the US?
We welcome you to participate in the forum, please register as a NurseTogether member. Come join your global nurse community now.
Forums > At Home > Off Duty > Healthcare for all- how does this affect nurses


ActiveForums 3.7

©2009 Nurse Together LLC. All Rights Reserved

About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use