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    I may not get hired because of DRUG test,

    HM2VikingRN replied to deboopy's topic in General Nursing

    Tell the truth! As long as you have a scrip you should be in the
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    To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

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

    The record speaks for itself in pensions and better health care alone. (Union hospitals also tend to deliver better care
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    Starting over at 45?

    HM2VikingRN replied to BettyB123's topic in Nursing Career

    I am starting my career at 47....I don't regret the career change in the
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    New grad pay for RN

    HM2VikingRN replied to kddex's topic in General Nursing

    Terrible pay...You are a professional in a field that requires a license...You deserve premium pay just for that.... Nurses in Mn as new grads start at 27/hour base in the MPLS area. (With...
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    Old man thinking of nursing

    HM2VikingRN replied to coop47's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just do it....I went back at 46 and graduated at 47 with an accelerated option nursing
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    Abandoned Patients....

    HM2VikingRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Western Wisconsin Clinic Closings On Monday, Dec. 10, Corporate Health & Wellness (CH&W), Inc., based in Paris, KY, closed down the operations of two community-based outpatient clinics in...
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    Do men have priority when considered for Nursing School?

    HM2VikingRN replied to playbanjogood's topic in Men in Nursing

    We need to figure out how to prevent attrition of new
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    Why Private Health insurance fails.....

    HM2VikingRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://prospect.org/cs/articles?article=why_health_insurance_doesnt_work
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    Why Private Health insurance fails.....

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As I said..... I don't defend irresponsible behavior but as I said being judgemental closes the door to influencing better choices. Its the old you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar...
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    Why Private Health insurance fails.....

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thats actually not quite true...There have been companies who offered supplemental insurance for their retirees over and above
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    Deaths from lack of health insurance....

    HM2VikingRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    story from the mpls star tribune one of 18,000 deaths each year d/t lack of health insurance... .http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/16134657.html share your
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    Why Private Health insurance fails.....

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can't defend those who use the ER rather than go to clinic. I think the way to fix these issues is to expand the hours of urgent care to 0600-2200 and then put an urgent care center right next to...
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    Why Private Health insurance fails.....

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I didn't link to this story as "factual." Very clearly this is an op-ed. Mr. Klein's analysis of how free markets are not doing the job is a fair criticism. As to the complaint about equity I find it...
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    Fellow RN died this morning.

    HM2VikingRN replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    Very
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    "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    HM2VikingRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cepr.net/index.php/the-paid-sick-and-safe-days-act-of-2007-bill-17-0197-testimony/
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    To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

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

    Another study that elucidates the union premium:
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    Paying for school

    HM2VikingRN replied to Hotflashn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Flash,,, I went back at 46 and I borrowed the money through staffords without a qualm. Nursing is one of those careers that you can easily find loan repayment programs after you get hired. I...
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    Start with Med/Surg or Specialty

    HM2VikingRN replied to jmCARing4u's topic in General Nursing

    Go where your interests are........Its a variation of "do what you love and the money will follow..." The only nurses that I met in clinicals who had done the same job for years and years were PP...
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    "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    HM2VikingRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    When my kids were little my wife worked jobs without sick leave or annual leave. I was the one with sick leave. If she stayed home she didn't get paid while I would be paid for sick kids. If our kids...
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    working as indepepent contractor

    HM2VikingRN replied to psychnurse1998's topic in General Nursing

    Its not worth the risk. The Contract nurses working in forensics in MN make 60/hr. What happens to you if you get hurt and can't work ever
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    Why can't I train my husband?

    HM2VikingRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    read my signature line... “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the
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    What should be done about this? Unbelievable backstabbing...

    HM2VikingRN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Review the policies of your hospital covering equal opportunity, and employee violence. I would file a complaint through HR. Document everything. Ask your friend to write a statement. If you are in a...
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    To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

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

    Although it is true that only about 20 percent of American workers are in unions, that 20 percent sets the standards across the board in salaries, benefits and working conditions. If you are making a...
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    Bye Bye Discovery Health

    HM2VikingRN replied to amya215's topic in General Nursing

    All hail Oprah the Omnipotent..... Seriously, Shows like Dr. G will probably be migrated over to TLC or Discovery
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    MA or LPN which is best?

    HM2VikingRN replied to tiggercluck's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you would end up with more personal satisfaction as an LPN. Plus, it opens the door for future mobility. Can you expand your school pool? I would apply to several schools as this would...