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C A L I F O R N I A N U R S E D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 5 23 Prop 75 would actually weaken, not protect, paychecks. October p. 9. CNA's Quick Primer on the Special Election. Join with nurses in voting no Nov. 8. October p. 10. Nursing Counsel. Max Anderson, RN and Berkeley city councilman, talks about why it's critical for nurses to plug in. November p. 4. Follow the Money . Our 2005 Special Election Index. November p. 5. CNA Nurses T Triumph Twice on Election and Ratios. After getting beaten badly in special election, governor drops ap- peal challenging ratios. December p. 4. PUBLIC HEALTH Rough Beasts and Public Health. The arrival of the next great pandemic has always been a "when," not an "if." November p. 15. Global Warning. Overview of global warming and other climate changes' effects on public health. December p. 12. PUBLIC IMAGE OF NURSES Public Ranks Nurses #1 for Honesty and Ethics. Nurses top polls for honesty and ethics. January/February p. 4. RATIOS Ratio Roundup. Schwarzenegger's attempt to derail ratios spurred California RNs into a month of activism. January/February p. 6. Safe Staffi fing Law Ratio Rally. Photos of Dec. 1 rally on the Capitol and at Sutter General Hospital. January/February p. 8. Southern California RNs Rally Dec. 7. Photos of rally at Women's Conference in Long Beach. January/February p. 10. This Time, it's Personal. Kelly Di Giacomo's recent brush with death reminded her that ratios really do save lives. January/February p. 11. CNA Takes Ratio Rollback to Court. CNA takes Schwarzenegger to court after he suspends portions of ratio regulations. January/February p. 13. Going Public. CNA RNs escalate their campaign to protect safe patient ratios. March p. 9. Ratios, Lies, and Videotape. State spends taxpayer money creating news videos lauding ratio changes. April p. 5 . Court Sides With CNA on Ratios. Ra- tios are restored after a state judge throws out the emergency changes and hospital arguments. April p. 8. Final Ratios Rulin ng. Sacramento superior court judge ruled that Schwarzenegger broke the law with his emergency order. July/August p. 7. CNA Nurses Triumph Twice on Election and Ratios. After getting beaten badly in special election, governor drops appeal challenging ratios. December p. 4. REVIEWS Summer Syllabus. Learn what's being written about the debate on the state of American health, nursing, and healthcare. July/August p. 13. Hospice History. A new video traces the origins of hospice care by profiling four pioneers. September p. 6. UNINSURED Access Denied. Chris Taylor is 25, work- ing, and hasn't seen a doctor in six years. Join the club. December p. 8. U R Kick Up Your Heels and Join the Fun with a Special Rate Just for YOU! California Nurses Association Members & Staff Appreciation (including Friends & Family) Must Purchase Tickets by Jan. 29, 2006 for shows through Feb. 26, 2006 MUST MENTION CODE: HOSPITALS Discount cannot be used with already discounted seats, previously purchased tickets, or any other discount offers. Valid for all available shows. Further restrictions may apply. Offer subject to change. Coronet Theatre, LA Production: $37.50 per ticket (reg. $42.50 plus fees) Call 310/657-7377 to reserve your seats today 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Theatre 30 at Pier 39, San Francisco Production: $41.00 per ticket (reg. $46.50 plus fees) Call 415/433-4100 to reserve your seats today PIER 39, Beach St. and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA It all begins with four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This joyful musical parody set to 26 classical baby-boomer songs from, "Puff, My God I'm Draggin" to the disco favorite "Stayin' Awake, Staying' Awake" will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! It is definitely not the Silent Passage anymore!