With the attacks on workers’ rights nurses applaud Senator Bernie Sander's Workplace Democracy Act. "This bill is desperately needed by all non-union workers across the country who need a union and who want a union, but who are denied their right to freedom of association and the right to bargain collectively because of employer harassment, intimidation and opposition", said RN and Co-President of National Nurses United, Jean Ross. The bill is a topic of discussion on this week’s Nurse Talk Radio program.

With us for this podcast is Attorney for Compassion and Choices ( the organization that fought to pass the bill), Jonathan Patterson. California’s End of Life Option Act was signed into law in 2015 by Governor Jerry Brown. The law allows doctors to prescribe lethal drugs to patients with six months or less to live. Hundreds of Californians have already taken advantage of that option, including 111 individuals who died from taking the drugs in the first seven months of their availability. Sadly a few days ago, a Riverside County Superior Court judge granted a motion by opponents of the California End of Life Option Act to invalidate the law. Unless the state successfully appeals the ruling in the next five days, eligible California residents will be prevented from utilizing medical aid in dying to peacefully end unbearable suffering.

With us for this podcast is Attorney for Compassion and Choices ( the organization that fought to pass the bill), Jonathan Patterson. California’s End of Life Option Act was signed into law in 2015 by Governor Jerry Brown. The law allows doctors to prescribe lethal drugs to patients with six months or less to live. Hundreds of Californians have already taken advantage of that option, including 111 individuals who died from taking the drugs in the first seven months of their availability. Sadly a few days ago, a Riverside County Superior Court judge granted a motion by opponents of the California End of Life Option Act to invalidate the law. Unless the state successfully appeals the ruling in the next five days, eligible California residents will be prevented from utilizing medical aid in dying to peacefully end unbearable suffering.

Barbara was a big fan of Nurse Talk and she and her daughter Missy wrote some very moving blog posts for us that chronicled Barbara’s Alzheimer’s and eventually her death. Her daughter Missy was her caretaker and their relationship is a true mother, daughter love story.

Missy joins us for a short conversation about why Barbara was/is so special.

Barbara was a big fan of Nurse Talk and she and her daughter Missy wrote some very moving blog posts for us that chronicled Barbara’s Alzheimer’s and eventually her death. Her daughter Missy was her caretaker and their relationship is a true mother, daughter love story.

Missy joins us for a short conversation about why Barbara was/is so special.

Laugh, learn and listen to Nurse Talk Radio on Progressive Voices Tune In. You can download the PV APP @www.progressivevoices.com. On the show, this week we talk to members of the Threshold Choir. With over 150 Choirs around the world, the mission is to offer those transitioning beautiful songs at the bedside. Healthcare in America's Donna Smith talks about California Single Payer, cuts to the CHIP Program and Novartis! And we honor a mother and daughter who inspire all around them.

Laugh, learn and listen to Nurse Talk Radio on Progressive Voices Tune In. You can download the PV APP @www.progressivevoices.com. On the show, this week we talk to members of the Threshold Choir. With over 150 Choirs around the world, the mission is to offer those transitioning beautiful songs at the bedside. Healthcare in America's Donna Smith talks about California Single Payer, cuts to the CHIP Program and Novartis! And we honor a mother and daughter who inspire all around them.

Nurses Fight For S.B. 562 And Remind Us Why California Needs Gavin Newsom by Nurse Talk

Nurses Fight For S.B. 562 And Remind Us Why California Needs Gavin Newsom by Nurse Talk

Laugh, learn and listen to Nurse Talk Radio on Progressive Voices Tune In. You can download the PV APP @www.progressivevoices.com. On the show, this week is Executive Director of Social Security Works, Alex Lawson. Alex talks about what you need to know about the so-called balanced budget amendment--which is anything but! Also, the Square Needle Award and a delightful interview with author and humorist Terri Tate. Terry talks about her journey through oral cancer and presents her new book, "A Crooked Smile"