BC512RN

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1. Which is better? 1199 or NYSNA

   BC512RN replied to joy2005's topic in New York

   NYSNA represents over 33,000 RNs in the state of NY and is the largest state nurses association in the country. NYSNA is a multipurpose organization speaking for all the nurses in NYS not just those they represent for collective bargaining. The contr...

2. NYSNA and the UAN

   BC512RN replied to pcicurn7's topic in New York

   The UAN actually loses over 3 million if NYSNA disaffiliates. The reason that NYSNA didn't want to take a position in the polling is that they wanted and trusted the membership would make their own decisions. This was exactly what the UAN supportin...

3. NYSNA and the UAN

   BC512RN replied to pcicurn7's topic in New York

   NYSNA is conducting a poll to ascertain from their members if they want to stay in our national union the UAN. It is a sad thing to have to ask our members to disaffiliate from a national union the state nurses associations gave rise to. However the ...

4. Joy In Striking???

   BC512RN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism

   Good Afternoon, It saddens me to once again have to see nurses on strike. I too spent many days walking the picket line just two years ago. Each day spent on that line was a walk toward victory. I knew in my compassionate heart of hearts that this wa...

5. Unions representing Nurses

   BC512RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, how do you all feel about having a union negotiate the issues that affect your pay, benefits, working conditions and disciplinary actions. Do we need them, are they effective, have you made it well enough on your own? How do you feel about striki...

6. Do you feel that Nurses are underpaid and overworked?

   BC512RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Oh-my-god! How did we all get into such a mess. I read everyone of the preceeding messages and I could cry. I am working like a dog at a profession I still love after 25 years in critical care. I also am the chairperson of my bargaining unit. The NY...

7. nurse-patient ratio

   BC512RN replied to NANCPER's topic in Med-Surg

   It is not obvious to me where any of the prior responses are from. I have to tell you that you are very fortunate not to work in the Northeast. Your ratios are amazing. We are a 325 bed community hospital with ratios that will curl your hair. Days 1:...