Pam Johnson

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1. Agencies. Doesnt it just make you sick??????

   Pam Johnson replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   gr8nurse, I corrected the E-mail address had too many c's. Corrected E-mail address: [email protected]. PJ RN Nurse Solidarity.

2. False accusations

   Pam Johnson replied to BadBird's topic in General Nursing

   Don't hesitate in contact legal counsel regarding being falsely accused of hitting a patient. This type of accusation could cause problems with your licensure as a nurse. In many states there is a statuate of limitations addressing empolyee disputes,...

3. I definitely not recommend nursing.

   Pam Johnson replied to tremmi's topic in Career Support

   Wisonsin Nursing., I've been a nurse for 22 years, in various units. My last job I earned $41/hr plus benefits in a weekend program in an ICU unit. I work agencies & make anywhere from $35 to $52/hr. plus benefits. The jobs are out there if you ...

4. Rudeness

   Pam Johnson replied to melly's topic in Relations

   Is it just my upbringing or what? I was always taught to show respect toward other people. Do onto to others as you would have them do onto you. Turn the other cheek. Thou shalt not swear. Thou shalt not defame thy neighbor. I'm not a religious fanat...

5. Agencies. Doesnt it just make you sick??????

   Pam Johnson replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   Regarding agency nursing I make anywhere from $35-52 dollars per hour working for various agencies. In my last regular hospital weekend program program job I made $41 an hour plus benefits. I think it would be a great idea if we nurses would develop ...

6. Jury Awards $1.5 M in Pain Case ...excessive?

   Pam Johnson replied to Chellyse's topic in Activism

   Admittedly, there are shortcomings in pain management, but with the current advancements with pain control, the majority of people receive adequate mgt. I definitely see the importance of having caps on litigation settlements, but more importantly th...

7. Nursing Crisis (Notes the Fact That Nurses Are Opting For Jobs Other Then Nursing)

   Pam Johnson replied to nightingale's topic in Activism

   Bandaid remedies/surface antibiotics for a hemorrhaging & festering wound getting out of out of control. We need to take action. United we stand divided we fall.

8. This shortage needs CPR: Studies at odds on whether there are enough nurses to go aro

   Pam Johnson replied to Chellyse's topic in Activism

   03/21/02 Regarding your response on nursing & wages. I'm absolutley amazed @ how little some nurses are earning state to state. I highly doubt physicians working in various states take hits on their salaries. So why is it nurses are expected to c...

9. A Call For Action

   Pam Johnson replied to Chellyse's topic in Activism

   03/21/02 Shame. shame to those individuals who choose saving money, instead of lives, & who place no value on human dignity & respect. Where has compassion & caring gone to? Would these same individuals wantg they or their families treat...

10. Unions/Attitudes

    Pam Johnson replied to gypsyrose54's topic in Activism

    3/20/02 Various professionals which include police officers, teachers, et.al. & even physicians have unions. Has their union affiliation kept them from providing adequate community/public services. Nurses deserve better working conditions & ...

11. What is a magnet hospital?

    Pam Johnson replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism

    03/21/02 the ANA's Magnet award may not accurately reflect the best of hospitals or nurses. A recipient of this award was far from deserving of this type of accolade. I've worked within this particular hospital organization & have seen firsthand ...

12. Mandatory Ot S.1686 H.r. 3238

    Pam Johnson replied to OC_An Khe's topic in Activism

    3/21/02 The bill for controlling mandatory overtime is a good one. However, a possible additional proposal would have been preventing hospitals from continuing to admit patients, when they don't have enough nurses to provide a safe nurse/patient sta...