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    How does everyone feel about nursing theory

    HM2VikingRN replied to allaboutthefamily's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a huge fan of nursing theorists. We spent several days in fundamentals discussing theorists. My school uses the Roy model as its framework. (Sr. Roy has some good ideas but frankly I think...
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    Union or non?

    HM2VikingRN replied to bagatelle800's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Endless discussion threads.... As for me "I am a union man" In
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    Didn't make it into the nursing program. Don't know what to do. Please help!!!!

    HM2VikingRN replied to persian's topic in General Nursing

    Persian, When I was wait listed I applied to several other nursing programs in the area. If that is a possibility for you I would do that. Apply for waiting list slots at other schools. (Affirm that...
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    Has anyone dealt with a "non-professional" union? Please help!

    HM2VikingRN replied to MOkoala's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Herring, In no way was I trying to be critical of the VA. I have cited it repeatedly over time as an example of a high quality/low cost system. (I think they do offer The Best Care Anywhere.) Please...
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    Has anyone dealt with a "non-professional" union? Please help!

    HM2VikingRN replied to MOkoala's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just Cause: Approximately fifty percent of the grievances filed by Unions on behalf of their members are disputes over the just cause principle as it applies to disciplining an employee. What does...
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    Has anyone dealt with a "non-professional" union? Please help!

    HM2VikingRN replied to MOkoala's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    VA is federal... As a former union steward there are a couple issues. 1. Right to due process. In other words Management must investigate the incident objectively. 2. Before discipline can be...
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    Med/Surg Experience

    HM2VikingRN replied to luvtosmile's topic in General Nursing

    crawl before you walk,, walk before you run.... In other words you pick up facility with
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    Older mom thinking about career change---PT or Nursing

    HM2VikingRN replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    I began nursing school at 45 and graduated at 47. I had a classmate who was an RD. As a nurse you can do many of the functions of a PT but not vice versa. With a family nursing will tend to give you...
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    How do I find out which......

    HM2VikingRN replied to UnionOrNot's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    CNA is quite active here.... SEIU is also represented on these boards I don't have a dog in this fight so I will not endorse one over the other... I will not let the perfect be the enemy of the...
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    The union will lower my pay...........

    HM2VikingRN replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And that figure does not include the value of improved pensions and PTO plans for union
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    HM2VikingRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well done! I also
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    I got in!!!

    HM2VikingRN replied to jess1018's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations
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    The union will lower my pay...........

    HM2VikingRN replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The AFL CIO has a number of links to other studies that detail the advantages of unionization to organizational productivity and efficiency. (As Herring said yes there are non-union hospitals that...
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    Deciding between schools

    HM2VikingRN replied to CarolinaGirl84's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the admission you get with gratitude. If UNC comes through go there. If not you still have admission to DUKE. For personal reasons I have had to wait for 6 months following school...
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    Will I even Get In?

    HM2VikingRN replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    Concentrate on really doing well in the core prerequisites for nursing school. Most schools calculate a separate gpa for nursing core prerequisites (eg AP, micro, etc) in the admissions process. Apply...
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    Do I keep this ER job or not???

    HM2VikingRN replied to Itshamrtym's topic in General Nursing

    I think that taking a LOA or resigning is your best option based on what it sounds like your gut is telling
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    Applying to Nursing School: Is this enough?

    HM2VikingRN replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in General Nursing

    I would check out an accelerated BSN
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    The union will lower my pay...........

    HM2VikingRN replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Highly unlikely. There is roughly a 20 percent premium in pay and benefits for a union worker as compared to a non-union worker. There are also studies that show that unionized hospitals deliver...
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    going to school and the news of recession

    HM2VikingRN replied to blah blah's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to school. Frankly with the direction of the new economy I believe that everyone needs truly portable job skills. I think that the economy is going to be sour for the next 2-3 years. Your...
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    backstabbed at work

    HM2VikingRN replied to NuHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly what I went through. By the time the bullies were done with me I had lost my position, my self confidence and my reputation was seriously damaged. I had to stay with the organization...
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    backstabbed at work

    HM2VikingRN replied to NuHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Only the best get
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    Most "Clueless" Thing YOUR Manager has Done

    HM2VikingRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how
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    headaches

    HM2VikingRN replied to kashmir's topic in General Nursing

    I'd ask for a referral to a pain clinic. Progressive muscle relaxation helps some people with stress induced pain. Acupressure. (Pull out your fundamentals book and look at complemntary and...
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    The Importance of Nursing Research

    HM2VikingRN replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    As a lifelong learner it baffles me when I meet people who never seek out new information or skills to expand their worldview. The mind is like any other living organism. It requires nutrition and...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    HM2VikingRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The growth of the accelerated BSN programs is only to help fill the gap in numbers for the pending nurse retirement