maeve

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1. Agency & Hospital Deals

   maeve posted a topic in Agency

   ' I work for an agency {Agency B} and I have been working two 12 hour shifts for 3 months at Hospital Q. They are happy with my work through the agency but Hospital Q will not "buy out" my contract because it would cost $7500.00. I work along side of...

2. Can Nursing be Lucrative?

   maeve replied to MQ Edna's topic in Humor

   I live in the northeast & it is said that we make more money here than in many places. With many certifications & 25 years of excellent experience & a wonderful reputation in my field (no boasting, just what I know to be true) I maxed out...

3. What do I do? Help!

   maeve replied to lesliee's topic in General Nursing

   Once you have left this facility, please contact your regional HCFA office or your state Department of Public Health & file a complaint related to unsafe staffing. You may find the number posted in the facility for reporting abuse & neglect (...

4. WE NEED A VOICE!

   maeve replied to VWCrickett's topic in General Nursing

   We do need a voice but we all have one. Let's use our beautiful voices for positive change - a million nurses for safe patient care. Organize a group where you live - see the million nurse march section of this website & write a letter to letters...

5. new grad is discouraged

   maeve replied to 5scaw's topic in General Nursing

   Running so late, you are SOOOOOO articulate & right on the money! Please consider organizing a million nurse march group in Alabama & writing to [email protected] regarding the health/care nursing issues you posted. See the Million Nurse M...

6. nurses on strike

   maeve replied to Moetess's topic in General Nursing

   Please get politically involved with the Million Nurses and Million Nurse March. Together we can make a difference. Thanks

7. million nurse march

   maeve replied to Pam Paad's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, There is much discussion about a million nurse march & campaign but little real organization yet. One posting states that each nurse (who is willing)in a state should contact 3 other groups who will support the nursing causes (mandatory O...

8. Would you answer this ad?

   maeve replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Safety

   It is regrettable to see nurses reply this "ad" by commenting that it is "too good to be true" because in the new work environment of the 21st century we truly hold the power to have this (or something close to it.) Hiring has shifted from employer t...

9. Legal - required to take responsibility for cna's

   maeve replied to skl0923's topic in Geriatric

   Unfortunately, it doesn't matter if you sign off for the CNA staff under your supervision or not, nurses are still legally responsible for the "supervision, direction & guidance of unlicensed assistive personnel" (CNAs or UAPs). This is federal l...