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    Worried about hiring requirements..........

    HM2VikingRN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't lose sleep over this one.....Just get into a school and 2 step it (If needed IOW
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    Decertifying a union

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

    Start having them. Read your local constitution. More than likely it requires at least quarterly if not monthly meetings. If they fail to follow through contact the International and ask them to...
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    Decertifying a union

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

    I would read the constitution of your local. There may well be a way to challenge and call for new elections within the local. IMO when a local is not functioning well that is when members need to...
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    Out of country and RN license will expire in July 2010

    HM2VikingRN replied to nepsys's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I would not "gap" your license. What happens if a relicensure change is implemented by your BON? Hypothetically it could cost you several hundred dollars to renew because of added education...
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    Delayed Graduation and has a new job. How do I tell the nurse manager?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Elsii's topic in General Nursing

    Let her know ASAP. I delayed my start date at my first job and it was not a problem. LLG is right. Prompt honest communication is the
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    I absolutely agree with you. My post was deliberately limited to wage premium issues. The staffing level language was very appropriate IMO and I believe that Allina wants to reduce the protections for...
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    I just read Allinas proposal. It is in effect an attempt at gutting the contract. Every proposal reduces employee rights. The vacation bank reductions alone were instructive. 700 to 500 hours over 3...
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    I can tell you the union difference for wages. Do a search for RN in TX on the USA JOBS website. Starting pay for a VA nurse is between 42-49,000/year for an RN. Tx-weak union state. In MPLS MN a BSN...
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    When 2 New Grads are hired on the same unit

    HM2VikingRN replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    Got along just fine with the other New Grad on my unit. We started within 2 months of each other. Both love our jobs and we work well
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    RN License questions regarding Bordering states

    HM2VikingRN replied to Magplad's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like it will have to be by endorsement. The website implies that it can be an out of state address. Iowa Board of
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    RN-BSN in MN

    HM2VikingRN replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    I am entering their MH NP program in the
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    UMN-TC application update form

    HM2VikingRN replied to waiting11's topic in General Nursing

    Send it in. In effect they are asking you to apply for their waiting list. Here is what I did when I was waitlisted. 1. I kept after the school. (How can I strengthen my application etc.) 2. Apply to...
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    Does it matter where you get your ADN to get a job?

    HM2VikingRN replied to fianne's topic in General Nursing

    Check out an accelerated BSN or direct entry MSN. MN State-St. Cloud , Metro State and the U all have some
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    Every one of the economic proposals strengthens your long term financial security. 1. Pensions are part of your compensation. A 1.1% multiplier vs a a 1.65 multiplier after 25 years of service is the...
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    I won't scab. The only way to make management negotiate in good faith is to not provide them with the tools. In the big picture crossing picket lines hurts your wages and benefits in the long run. In...
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    Pension, I can't believe it.

    HM2VikingRN replied to oramar's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have a defined benefit pension that is underfunded. The state is already working on fixes. (Freezing increases, increasing penalties for early retirement, increasing contributions for employees and...
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    help in making in a decision

    HM2VikingRN replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to the admissions adviser at a couple schools both at the ADN and BSN level. Without knowing what your challenges are at your current school I can't give you more specific feedback. I...
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    They do care. Please see: 12,000 MN Nurses Begin Labor Contract Negotiations | Minnesota Nurses Association I care deeply about patient safety. I am a union RN at the VA hospital. (AFGE 3669) and am...
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    Anyone can obtain RN license plate

    HM2VikingRN replied to bullet27fRN's topic in General Nursing

    MN requires licensed nurses to stop at the scene of an accident. 604A.01 GOOD SAMARITAN LAW. Subdivision 1. Duty to assist. A person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is...
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    Please don't cross the picket lines.....This will be a rolling action if it happens...Some of the issues are floating not just to different units but DIFFERENT hospitals....Increasing the number of...
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    HELP!!!!! Marketability suggestions for Old New Graduate

    HM2VikingRN replied to LilMissPriss RN's topic in General Nursing

    Try USAjobs.gov USAJOBS - Search Jobs There were several jobs listed at the VA and assorted military bases for
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    SOOOO SAD

    HM2VikingRN replied to fearlessleader09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Another tip: Put your "nursing hat" on while taking the test. This is the edition of Saunders that I
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    Government Interview Response Times for Nursing Jobs

    HM2VikingRN replied to Robotech's topic in General Nursing

    Which region of the country do you live in? If you are trying to get hired by the VA it is better (IMO) to apply directly to the hospitals. USAJOBS is great for finding potential leads but I think...