VA99

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1. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

   VA99 replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think it has been addressed, but could be wrong. It would be a very powerful thing if everyone would do it. Unfortunately it's not likely to happen as most nurses are not unionized and many are single breadwinners who won't risk the loss of...

2. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

   VA99 replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

   I live and work in Charlottesville... L&D. No real OT at present because I'm .75%, but I'm FT school too so I guess I really am in OT. When I was working FT, it almost killed me. espec. in the summers. It's nice to have the $$, but I would pr...

3. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

   VA99 replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

   Nurses fall into the same category as EMT's and FIrefighters. Pay attention to which candidate supports us on this. One of them does! (hint... it's NOT Dubya)

4. ADN NP's...?

   VA99 replied to Dave ARNP's topic in NP

   Hi Angel: I too agree we need to standardize things . I have been in nursing for close to 25 years, this is my second nursing shortage, and it feels worse than the last one already. The problem with standardizing things is complex, and unfortunately...

5. ADN NP's...?

   VA99 replied to Dave ARNP's topic in NP

   I am going to answer in a polite manner, though I take great offense at being referred to as a Pretend NP. Prior to 1999 the only requirements to become an NP were a license to practice as an RN and at least 200 hours in your area of specialty. Thi...