kisianik

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1. Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

   kisianik replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   There are so much good stories to tell about unions. I choose a few. Sometime ago (that nurse retired already), one nursing assistant was bullied by the nurses, so she paid back. Right before change...

2. Looking For Insight

   kisianik replied to SmilesHeal101's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   I am late to the party, but there is another form or it also can be written - objection to assignment, which need to be filled before that day and given to all mangers, HR and union, where you state...

3. Unable to Advance my RN Position

   kisianik replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

   Hi You mentioned Kaiser in one of your post. Is it the place? If yes, we can figure it out somehow (working in

4. Transferring to another Kaiser Hospital

   kisianik replied to Faith_n_God's topic in California Nursing

   I am aware of this, lucky you (not living in San Francisco, in terms of cost of living). I don't want to start here UNION wars, but we get what we deserved. Our hospital had a chance to get Teamsters...

5. Kaiser New Grad Aug 2017 (Los Angeles)

   kisianik replied to evee2212's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi folks Have you finally got to LAMC? Tough place to work, I hope you survive and I might see you around (14 year

6. Transferring to another Kaiser Hospital

   kisianik replied to Faith_n_God's topic in California Nursing

   However, word of caution. Kaiser Sunset is not an easy place to work, certain departments are stuffed now only around 50% permanents or less, the rest are travelers. Alot of new grads are not...

7. Transferring to another Kaiser Hospital

   kisianik replied to Faith_n_God's topic in California Nursing

   If moving to Kaiser Sunset location, then there are possibilities as it has CNA as Northern Calfornia, at least for seniority. If moving from San Francisco (very high cost of living) and get position...

8. Transferring to another Kaiser Hospital

   kisianik replied to Faith_n_God's topic in California Nursing

   It is possible. I know there is an new employee orientation right now every 2 weeks. However, Kaiser's tactics (for outsiders) are to hire per Diem first, than, if qualified, offer full time. So if...

9. Transferring to another Kaiser Hospital

   kisianik replied to Faith_n_God's topic in California Nursing

   OK, let me chip in and clarify a few things. I am working for Kaiser Sunset for almost 15 years, our place went through multiple unions already and I was in union business for a while, so I know all...