I Don’t Hate America!

Nursing… a diverse occupation with limitless opportunities for advancement.  I have been meaning to discuss more about the profession previously, but felt that my lack of “credentials” may hinder my message’s impact.  So what has changed?  I recently passed my state boards, certifying me as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Minnesota.  The ecstatic feeling warrants me to write.  I feel I have now been issued a “go” to improve the profession, as well as the healthcare system in our nation.  The power of one person may be great, but spreading the message is greater.  I plan to delve into the issue of our healthcare crisis by using the power of the blogosphere.  I want to see IDHA! be a notable resource for those wanting information on change, and for those wanting to implement it.  I have focused on healthcare and nursing issues when lobbying at the Capitol during my tenure as student senator of Winona State University.  I’ve been introduced to organizations such as the MUHCC, who outlined a universal healthcare initiative to the state of Minnesota.  Then there is the MNA, who advocates for nurses and our patients which I will be active in very soon.  Being involved in the past was only the beginning.  As an RN, I pledge to do what I can to improve our healthcare system. 

With SiCKO’s recent release, the topic of universal healthcare has an emphatic message.  I feel it is inevitable that the next presidential election will have universal healthcare as either the #1 or #2 issue depending on how the Iraq debate evolves until then.  Seven Democratic candidates pledged working toward universal healthcare if elected.  As far as I have researched, “universal” healthcare was NOT guaranteed by any Republican candidate for the 2008 presidential election.  Most of the Republicans have endorsed a “market-based” healthcare system, creating consumers out of the everyday American.  I am not going to elaborate into market-based healthcare with this post, but be prepared for an inside look into each proposed system in future posts at IDHA! 

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DJ has been doing an excellent job covering Minnesota politics, especially the whole controversy surrounding Luke Hellier.  I served in the student organization (MSUSA) which endorsed candidates Ezra Kazee and Adam Weigold.  I can personally attest to the quality of both men who serve students at MnSCU schools with passion.  To see our Governor show interest into a candidate not even at a MnSCU school displays the lack of commitment to the reason a student representative serves on the board of trustees in the first place.  Students need proper representation from someone who knows what they are going through and has a record for doing everything they can for student interests.  Adam and Ezra both fit the profile, Luke does not. 

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Future topics I will be covering:  Steve Sarvi, possible DFL candidate for CD 2?  Kip Sullivan, voice for universal healthcare.  DM&E, not finished yet.  Jeff Flaten for 28B! Tim Walz news/press releases.  And more!

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