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Droplet Transmission Droplet transmission, theoretically, is a form of contact transmission. However, the mechanism of transfer of the pathogen to the host is quite distinct from either direct- or indirect-contact transmission. Therefore, droplet tr...

Hi Estrogen, Although I have never been layed off, I've been involved with several layoffs in recent years. Layoffs are extremely stressful, exhausting, disruptive, etc., but let's face it, the bottom line is that they are running a business and pat...

I agree that being a Preceptor can be difficult and must be voluntary, but have you ever wondered what would happen if we all shared your feelings. Another aspect is that it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the working condition...

Beautifully and perfectly said (and expressed with much spirituality!).

Although I love nursing, it can be difficult many times, no matter how long your shift is.

ABSOLUTELY NOT BORING! In fact, since the nursing shortage is global, I would surprised if anyone responds to say that it is.

Hi DuskTillDawn, Believe me, when you're working at the bedside, you will wish to be as bored as you may be right now, even in a small hospital. It is quite different when you're the one actually doing the "nursing". With regards to the 12-hour shif...

Hi Twilson, Unfortunately, no one can convince you to go into Nursing. You are the only one that can assess why you should choose Nursing as a carreer. I do, however, have a couple of points to make: 1) Money??? What money??? They can't pay us e...

Jenac, It's your Profession...oops, I mean OUR PROFESSION. Many of us do not have the time or desire to fight for the Profession of Nursing, but it is reassuring to know that there are people out there making a stand. Stay involved, be informed, ha...

As an 18-year veteran, I'd like to say that yes, I am confident that my colleaques are competent. Of course, there are good and bad in every aspect of life, including nursing life. However, let's look at the whole picture. I was lucky never to have...

Management preys on the fear and lack of knowledge. Nurses need to be aware of their rights so they can combat the intimidation instilled by management. Knowledge and unity are our best defense.

Again, jt, you're right on.

Betty, you are not alone and I agree with your assessment. If you are now in negotiations, you're in the best position to demand improvements. Let your negotiating team know what the Nurses need and want. The Nurses must remain unified and determi...

Yes jt. Unionism may the best tool Nurses have to effect change and become empowered.

Right on sawhitehead. If we can't recommend the most honorable profession, we're all in trouble. Yes, there are a lot of problems, but we need to effect change by getting involved.

MOT is happening worldwide. We are making great strides in NY...many of contracts limit MOT. Until the MOT is regulated, Nurses need to work under protest whenever mandated. The protest of Assignment form is the answer until the legislators wake u...

Nurses that are not represented by a Union are at the mercy of management and have little to no rights. How could anyone working as a Professional Nurse not want better working conditions, as well as rules and regulations that management must abide ...

Very good Betts. You were definitely talking about me. thanks for the laugh.

jt, again you hit the nail on the head. I just wish management and polititians would absorb your insight of the problem. Thanks for speaking for the rest of us.

Unions protect the rights of Nurses and fight to improve working conditions both locally and legislatively. Without a Union, Nurses are at the mercy of employers. Why are employers intimated by the presence of a Union? Is it because they'll have t...

If the answer is no, we're all in trouble. The future of Nursing lies not only in our seasoned Nurses, but in our Nurses to be. We all know what the problems are and we're very good at airing our dirty laundry. We know that no matter how many reso...