Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC

Gerontological Nurse Leader | Hospice & Palliative Advocate | Bibliophile | LifeGoal: Defiant Kindness | Views are my own.

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

Introducing Mr & Mrs Bedford

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

My mom bought me a pair of black and white hightop canvas @PROKEDS in 1987 bc we couldn't afford @Converse. My how the tides have turned.
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[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@CaulfieldTim @nytimes August is Immunization Awareness Month. Now I know why I struggled to find current educational material. I heard RFKjr say (paraphrasing) "Don't listen to me. I'm not a doctor." but then he fired the doctor that he selected with relevant expertise. That is disingenuous or worse.

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

If anyone wants to send me and hubs a lovely present, here is an idea.

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[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

Hubs and I recommend Death Valley on @BritBox_US and Art Detectives on @AcornTV

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[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@SarahIronside6 @kimacquaviva A former colleague told me that it was suggested on a job interview that she decline health insurance or they might offer her a position with less hours so she doesn't qualify for health insurance. Employers are getting bold.

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@Rocky_ioa @InsideTheMagic Exactly. Even the article says the new show is coming to the "Tree of Life Theater". Nothing about the Tree of Life being removed.

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

10x #MyXAnniversary

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@DutchRojas Health insurance is a scam.
The U.S. spends nearly 18 percent of GDP on health care, yet Americans die younger and are less healthy than residents of other high-income countries.
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[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

Now we are in the emergency department waiting room, hoping someone will give us a lifeline.
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth @AmDiabetesAssn

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

As of 5/24/24, Sanofi discontinued production of insulin glargine, but no one bothered to tell my loved one. Not the pharmacy and not his physician.

We patiently waited for the "prior authorization" that never came and paid out of pocket for one month's supply.

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

If at any point over the last 6 months someone advised us that the insulin he was prescribed was discontinued, we would have asked for a different prescription but shouldn't the prescriber and the pharmacy have given us this vital information?

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@hwd_sports @Marcel4Congress The title is cut off. Does anyone know what is the name of this author or his book?

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@Sinmiaraoye It boggles the mind that, despite the science, mental health and addiction treatment is still stigmatized and undervalued. Reminds me of the woman in her late 80s looking for help with her acute depressive episode only to be told she was "too old" for the inpatient unit.

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@dijadontneedya @tapestrymedia_ Let's eliminate all billionaires.

[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

Absolutely horrific. In most states, medical assistants are non- licensed personnel. MAs can work with just on the job training. Advocate for yourself. Ask: Are you a nurse or a MA? Patients have the right to know who is treating them.

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[Summer Bedford, BSN, RN-BC @SummerValenti]

@wkamaubell @VanJones68 "Because that job doesn't really require much" I'd love to see him try both doing the labor and living on the wages for just two weeks.

[VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System @VAEasternKansas]

In recognition of National Health Care Decisions Day, please watch this brief video to hear from one of our local VA Eastern Kansas employees about the free services made available to all Veterans.
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