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  1. Is the strike over? Was there really a strike?

    gitterbug posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Come on people, lets have some news. I read it was a lock out, not really a strike, and the facilities have come under investigation for unfair labor practices? Any

  2. Possible strike at MGH

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    It was announced on the local news here a strike is possible at MGH. Any comments from anyone who knows the situation? I understand the employees have been working for months without a contract....

  3. Ohio Board of Nursing....HELP!

    gitterbug replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I feel your panic but please calm down, attempt to call the OBON on Monday, speak to that person, and refresh their memory. I was having some problems, spoke to a real person and they were so helpful...

  4. pre-op and hearing aid?

    gitterbug replied to GingerSue's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I can only speak for what we do here. We leave the hearing aide in place until the patient is given anesthesia, it is then removed, placed in a container that is clearly marked with name and room...

  5. hospitalists

    gitterbug replied to fronkey bean's topic in General Nursing

    Overall my experience with our group has been good. They are competent, caring, and well educated. One left, his ego was just too big to be here. He was such a handsome man, so well educated, so...

  6. Just Plain Nasty Mean. What Would You Do?

    gitterbug replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with letting this person know you will not participate in the childish and mean behavior. Tell them to call you by name, if they persist in calling you names, make a copy of the harrassment...

  7. Is it me?

    gitterbug replied to PlainJaneRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    On any given day, on any shift, on any unit at any facility gossip can and often does rear its ugly head. It is practical to learn how to do a good job, be kind, caring, competent, and quiet. Learn...

  8. Ever had an ex-boyfriend, or someone you didn't like as a patient?

    gitterbug replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    Several times over the years I have been assigned to care for family members and ex-inlaws. I attempted each and every time to request a switch but I was denied every time except for twice. Seems...

  9. Poll: How many of you have been fired from nursing jobs?

    gitterbug replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible for you to work in another area part-time? Is week-end an option? How about a state job? This is a difficult and stressful situation for you I am sure, but visit the local employment...

  10. Possible strike at MGH

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Hi RB, Yes it did sound very bad to me too. I know there were rumors about a year or so ago that over 12 million dollars was missing from the Laird Foundation fund that was set aside to help the...

  11. Possible strike at MGH

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I spoke today with an employee of this facility who will be directly effected by this strike if it happens. He said some issues have been worked out, but the wage freeze for 3 years and the increase...

  12. court ruling affects all RN'S

    gitterbug replied to rnpatrick's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would hate for some of the managers who I have worked under to actually have to work on the floor. Talk about dangerous, they were very dangerous and had no true understanding of what was necessary...

  13. Am I incompetent?

    gitterbug replied to rnrae's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would ask for a reason, but not be surprised if there was a lot of "passing the buck" on this issue. Sometimes, agency nurses go into a place and are so bent on doing a good job, they actually make...

  14. court ruling affects all RN'S

    gitterbug replied to rnpatrick's topic in Agency Nurses

    As long as nurses have or are perceived as having no power, then wages, working conditions, and safety issues will always be a

  15. getting sick of it.

    gitterbug replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    Why not just say because the personal rewards were greater for me and the family. I agree that it will take a long time for the public to accept male nurses as common rather than rare in the hospital...

  16. Need Information About Charlotte

    gitterbug replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No real dvice to give but wishing you good luck on the

  17. Possible strike at MGH

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Noryn, Yes, the rumors are swirling around here regarding this situation. I just hope no one loses a home over this. Well, you already know I am in the Oak Hill area. It is pretty down in the...

  18. What's is like working for Carestar

    gitterbug replied to payday's topic in Ohio Nursing

    WOW! What a terrible situation for consumers and nurses. I hope you are not employed by this group

  19. Possible strike at MGH

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I have no official word on anything regarding the strike, but once again, word from the local bank is that today is one of the last paydays prior to the strike and the banks are expecting several of...

  20. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    gitterbug replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Years and years ago, on my first real job as a nurse, I was working nights and was working with a nurse who had a drug problem. It was an open secret to all of the staff even the supervisor. I was...

  21. Possible strike at MGH

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I only know that this strike affects about 150 workers, not a large amount, but it will be devastating to the local economy. This place was supposted to be so far in the red about a year ago,...

  22. ARH Strike Settled

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    The strike is settled and staff is returning to work. No details for contract available as yet. Any

  23. I Need Help Please

    gitterbug replied to The Helping Cowboy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Only you know what the money situation is with you and how much time you seriously want to devote to school and getting the degree. BSN is the thing now, but a job is possible with a 2 year degree....

  24. I say this patient is being abused...

    gitterbug replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    The spouse will make her leave. This is common here. She will have to make some sort of statement before action will be

  25. Maryland BON???

    gitterbug posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I was talking with a friend over the weekend at our reunion, she stated she is having trouble getting her license from there. She filed the papers weeks ago, she is sure everything was complete and...