Kojak

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1. So nursing is not his thing

   Kojak replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Here's a list of Health Information Management/Nursing Informatics programs that would take him completely away from the bedside: http://www.himss.org/content/files/EducatorsSIGdirectory.pdf

2. What if I want to quit the union?

   Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism

   Thank you for proving my point. Why do you feel it necessary to take a personal stab at someone simply because they feel differently than you about unions?

3. What if I want to quit the union?

   Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism

   I sympathize with you. I've been at my workplace for over 20 years, and the answer I get from union proponents is, "If you don't like it go work somewhere else." This from a "nursing" union that has been in place for only a year. Many people complain...

4. Was that legal?

   Kojak replied to UM Review RN's topic in Union

   Never mind. . .

5. Coding

   Kojak replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Just be careful. I took the RN Coder course 4 years ago. During the course, there was much hype about online coding jobs for RN's, so I went on to get my certification through AACCA. I spent a lot of time and money on it only to find out the instruct...

6. What is PALS and NPR

   Kojak replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know what NPR stands for but PALS is Pediatric Advanced Life Support. You can most likely find courses through americanheart.org.

7. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

   Kojak replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

   Of course the time is the issue. I'm not saying I agree with the practice, but if the norm is that some nurses just leave a taped report when they get off at 11:00PM, it would behoove the nurse that is staying to check her assignment. Again, I am say...

8. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

   Kojak replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

   You had a patient for 2 1/2 hours that you didn't know about? You've just described one of my recurring nightmares! You have every right to be angry. However wrong the practice, it sounds like this is the norm for your place of work. You can eith...

9. 2 weeks notice next year because I want to move out?

   Kojak replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Wheaties, I don't have a lot of advice--just a few questions... Your facility sounds like a great place. A hospital with supportive management is hard to find. Are you sure you want to leave? Would you consider asking for a leave of absence? How f...

10. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism

    That and the fact that ours is a closed shop. RN's have NO CHOICE at our hospital but to be represented by the union and pay its dues. I can't tell you how steamed I was to see part of my hard earned money go to support the #$%#@ Michael Moore prod...

11. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism

    I currently work in a unionized facility and I FULLY understand the significance of the union in my workplace. I could write a book about "my" union, but I'll just make two points. One - I did not join a union. "My" union did not give me a choice in ...

12. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism

    I pay $44 per paycheck/$1144 per year for CNA "representation". With approx. 700 nurses at our hospital, CNA is raking in around $700,000 per year. Ain't no way they're spending that much money on lil ol' us.

13. Inland Valley Medical Center in California is UNION FREE

    Kojak replied to Sherwood's topic in Union

    Well said! I have been a nurse for over 20 years and have been a "squeaky wheel" for much of that time. I belong to a professional organization for my specialty and have used the strength of that organization to effect positive change for the nurses ...

14. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism

    If you are living in a right to work state it should be as easy as writing a letter. You can find out about specific laws in your state here: http://www.nrtw.org/rtws.htm Info on resigning from union membership: http://www.nrtw.org/a/a_3_p.htm (Discl...

15. CNA trying to hit me up for drugs.

    Kojak replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It's a tough situation that you are in especially with jobs so hard to find. Unfortunately you are already in it neck deep and it's not going to go away no matter how much you try to ignore it. This CNA has no qualms about approaching you for drugs e...