The American Nurses Association which represents the interests of the 2.9 million nurses in the U.S. has been endorsing presidential candidates since 1984. Last week, the ANA endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY). According to the press release, ANA President Rebecca M. Patton MSN, RN, CNOR, stated, “Too many Americans must do without high quality health care, and this country deserves a president that will make health system reform a priority.” Last week, Patton criticized President Bush for giving so little focus to health care in his State of the Union Address. Nurses have repeatedly said that health reform is one issue, but it will not succeed unless we have the…
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Health Care Bills & Nursing Funding Passed!
Take a break, enjoy your holidays! Take some time for YOU!!! Make the most of whatever time you have with your families. Know that you are doing something to make a difference in someone’s life! My aunt was hospitalized a couple of days ago and is very unhappy that she’ll have to be in over the holidays. I know I’m grateful for the terrific nurses who will help her to breath easier! Congress passed the SCHIP renewal and the consolidated funding bill which appropriates $156.05 million for Title VIII nurse workforce development programs. Hurray! This is an increase of $6.4 million over last year’s funding. President Bush had suggested cuts…