K98

K98

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  1. Friend got the ax today, he was casual, has another job

    K98 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    We are starting to see some RNs who have been out of bedside nursing for a myriad of reasons applying for hospital positions because of economic conditions. There have always been a number of RNs that...

  2. JHU and AGH/West Penn Deal

    K98 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work at AGH, haven't heard anything about that. Then again, we likely wouldn't be told if the building was on

  3. Move to Pittsburgh?

    K98 replied to hpcat's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Pittsburgh was picked by Business Week magazine as #6 on the list of the top 20 places in the US to ride out a recession. As far as the auto biz goes, I don't think it makes much difference where you...

  4. Army Reserve Nurse Corps HELP !!

    K98 replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    Your guess is as good as mine. First recruiter retired, never did much with my packet. Second one ended up being the CO of the station, didn't do any more than pass my stuff off to the next guy, who...

  5. Unite nurses, don't divide us

    K98 replied to klbackus's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I belonged to the ATU as a transit worker for 25 years prior to retiring and returning to college to become an RN. The ATU gave us tangible benefits, negotiated good contracts for us, managed our...

  6. Army Reserve Nurse Corps HELP !!

    K98 replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    Two years for me, haven't even had a physical yet. I'm on my second

  7. Friend got the ax today, he was casual, has another job

    K98 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    At this point, there are still plenty of RN positions to be had in western PA. I just interviewed for a casual part time position in a community hospital near my home. The nursing director told me...

  8. Unite nurses, don't divide us

    K98 replied to klbackus's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Worksite actions? Such as? As far as deducting union dues, one's deductions must total a certain percentage of one's income before said deductions may be taken. Those of us whose home are paid for and...

  9. Nursing Shortage Fallacy?

    K98 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    We are overstaffed at present. As the economy continues it's rapid journey into the crapper, the effects on healthcare and nursing will be profound. There are LOTS of licensed nurses out there that...

  10. Advice Please! A cna spread a rumor about me.

    K98 replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Put a hand on each of the CNA's shoulders, look her right in the eyes, and head butt her on the bridge of her nose. When she comes to, she will see the light.

  11. Law enforcement to nursing

    K98 replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Unfortunately, our facility has laid off a large percentage of our little old security guys (and gals) with bilateral hearing aids. Sad part is, the facility is in a not-so-nice part of town. All of...

  12. Army Reserve Nurse Corps HELP !!

    K98 replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    The AMEDD recruiter handling my packet was ready to retire, and retire he did, along with losing my entire application, medical records, etc. This process has been going on for almost two years. I'm...

  13. UPMC cost cutting, especially at Presby and Shadyside

    K98 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    More workload on direct caregivers and fewer resources to do it with. WPHAS just did away with lift pads for patient beds, draw sheets will be used instead. I wonder how much this will save? If a...

  14. UPMC cost cutting, especially at Presby and Shadyside

    K98 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The Evil Empire isn't the only health system in western PA cutting back. WPAHS "over-estimated" it's income by 73 million (oops) and is cutting back on ancillary staff, as well as things like linens...

  15. Not Sure If Nursing Is For Me!

    K98 replied to D.C.Guy's topic in Men in Nursing

    D.C., Nobody (I hope) enjoys dabbling in feces, blood, urine, sputum, pannus cheese, etc. Nursing is patient care, and these things must be dealt with. It will get easier. Try mouth breathing. On the...

  16. UPMC against Highmark merger in PA

    K98 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The Evil Empire may have bigger fish to fry than Highmark. Seems the DarkSide is having some cash flow problems. Then again, so is the former empire, WPAHS. Interesting

  17. Unite nurses, don't divide us

    K98 replied to klbackus's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Somebody PLEASE raid us and get the SEIU the heck out of our hospital. They take 60.00+ per month off of each of 1400 RNs at our facility. Not one of our local union officers draw a CENT of salary or...

  18. Male nurse on The ultimate fighter

    K98 replied to tronix304's topic in Men in Nursing

    Get a job in our ER, will tune you up well for the UFC

  19. What if I want to quit the union?

    K98 replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am required to belong to the SEIU to work at the facility where I am employed. I do not support their political agenda, and they spend a lot of money that I work very hard to earn on issues that I...

  20. Paid sick-days issue

    K98 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I receive 10 paid sick days per year. last February, I got the flu, and called off work with a temp of 102 and flu symptoms. After two days off, I was called to the office and told that if I called...

  21. How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

    K98 replied to MrsRitchie's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Not making even close to

  22. What if I want to quit the union?

    K98 replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand unions. I was an active member of the ATU for 25 years (now retired). The SEIU is useless, nothing but a drain on our paychecks. They remind me of a protection racket, shaking the staff...

  23. What if I want to quit the union?

    K98 replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1,400 nurses at our facility are paying close to 60.00 per month each. The SEIU does not pay our union president or officers. Do the math. SEIU is raking in close to a million dollars per year from...

  24. What if I want to quit the union?

    K98 replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work in a union facility. I pay 60.00 per month union dues. If I choose to claim "Beck's Objector" status, my dues drop to 55.00 per month. Objector status means that the portion of your dues that...

  25. I NEED something to wear.

    K98 replied to chanpaal15's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wear Aviators in ceil blue. Plenty of pockets, comfortable, and bombproof. Even I can't wreck