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  1. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    lorster replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    These union reps are nurses who work on my unit. A unit representative. We had a great union rep. She didn't put up with any crap from management if problems came up. She was fired. Now, the reps...

  2. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    lorster replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We should be concerned with all aspect of our working conditions. Pay and benefits are as important as patient care as far as I'm concerned. Yes, 6 patients during the day is too much for one nurse...

  3. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    lorster replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I honestly do not know where my union dues go. But I do know that we have very poor union representation. We have a guy who works for the Nurses association and I'm sure part of our dues pays his...

  4. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    lorster replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So what you are saying is to just believe everything your government tells you, no questions asked. Trust that everything will just fall into place. Both houses of congress, the supreme court and...

  5. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    lorster posted a topic in General Nursing

    I called and cancelled my union dues and am going to opt out supporting my union. I will have to go per diem as it is mandatory that I belong if I have a position. I filed a grievance on Tuesday and...

  6. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    lorster replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I feel for you. My aunt was fired from a job in Wyoming and there was nothing she could do even though it was proven a wrongful discharge. At least in Montana, we don't have that but I'm sure...

  7. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    lorster replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if i want to drive 140 miles each way to work. I live in a rural state. Biggest hospital in our state is 240 beds. My husband is an engineer and leaving his job here is just not an option. My...

  8. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    lorster replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is...I don't think it matters what union I am in. None of the nurses at this hospital really want to make it strong. Too many just do not care. Some of them question why we even have a...

  9. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    lorster replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I had no idea that I could join another union. How does that work? Is there a list of unions that I could become a member of? I will check into this. Thank

  10. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    lorster replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    We had a great union rep. She was a cracker jack NICU nurse and those are hard to come by here. She was quick and attended to matters. The hospital didn't cross her. Somehow, she got fired. (Good...

  11. Andrea Yates R.N.

    lorster replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you are right...but then...how do you feel about the war in iraq? Should all those soldiers be locked up and the key thrown away? They are all sane as can be. What about Bush? Maybe he should...

  12. Nurses are not "allowed"

    lorster replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    You need to always keep in mind that this doctor pulls in a huge amount of revenue for your hospital. As long as that happens, doctors will be allowed to do pretty much any thing they want. I had a...

  13. Nurses are not "allowed"

    lorster replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    This reminded me of something that happened to the nurses on my unit about a year ago. I was taking a pediatrics class that was being offered by my hospital. We were in a large meeting room and...

  14. Main Problem In The Nursing Field?

    lorster replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with you and this is really the root of the problem. There is power in numbers but I too often see nurses who just want to go to work, do their jobs, keep their mouths shut, and...

  15. Main Problem In The Nursing Field?

    lorster replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man...you must work at the same hospital I do,

  16. Nursing Shortage

    lorster replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    AMEN

  17. Nursing Shortage

    lorster replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work 12 hour shifts and was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have it in my hands and ankles. I have decided to try to just work 8 hour shifts so I quit my position to go casual...

  18. Nursing Shortage

    lorster replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I live in Montana and many Dr offices pay 10 to 15 an hour for RN's. I know 2 nurses that are making that and they take it because they do not have to work nights and weekends. McDonalds here starts...

  19. Okay Homo-phobic thread..LOL!

    lorster replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    This reminded me of a recent situation we had where I work. We admitted a 15 year old who was 5 months pregnant. She had a very strained relationship with her mom and the dad was not involved and...

  20. Has anyone given Haldol IV?

    lorster replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    The Haldol that I administered stated on the vial...for IM use only. The vial did not designate if it was the lactate or deconate type so I had the pharmacist get into the box and pull out the insert...

  21. Best Brand of Shoes

    lorster replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have to wear white shoes, I absolutely love keens. They do not come in white and I cannot seem to find a website. They are about the same in price as Danskos and have a ton of support....

  22. Chewing gum after colectomies

    lorster posted a topic in General Nursing

    After being off a few days, I returned to work to find chewing gum in the narcotic drawers. We are now giving post colectomy patients chewing gum, 3 to 4 times a day to hasten bowel motility. Is...

  23. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    lorster replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, the sad part about mental health is that there is little money allocated for it in comparison to how many mental health problems exist in our country. I don't know if we as a society just do...

  24. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    lorster replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

  25. Lupus

    lorster replied to katheriner's topic in General Nursing

    I would go back and get a second opinion and request further testing be done, like an ANA, CRP, or sed rate and whatever tests they run for lupus. It is important to get the right diagnosis so you...