Simplepleasures

Simplepleasures

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  1. Am I right that these things scare me enough to quit.`

    Simplepleasures replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sue, I have to disagree with you here.Having been in the dungeons for almost 29 years, may have given me the opportunity to see more of this than you one year in LTC.On a daily basis nurses are asked...

  2. Veteran Affairs Hosp Nursing

    Simplepleasures replied to chicAAgoRN's topic in General Nursing

    My sister works in a VA hospital and loves it, no

  3. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    There are good strong unions out there, not many, but at least one I know has done a lot for California nurses is the CNA, they got the state mandated nurse/pt. ratios.The CNA is now unionizing in...

  4. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    As far as unions go, I worked at a psych hospital years ago and was in a state union, it was EXCELLENT. The nurses and staff got along it was probably the least stressful of any nursing position I...

  5. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    done!!!! brokenheart, are you broken hearted no

  6. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    So lets be good

  7. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    there are more and more states that have these healthcare worker whistleblower retaliatin laws, they were not there 10 years ago. my own case is being litigated under the wi. health care worker...

  8. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    No, I think the general public does not like like to see nurses getting empowered, they like to think of nurses as an angel of mercy, so dedicated that they sacrifice their own sanity and health....

  9. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Why are only a small number refusing? Is it because we know we will be fired in retaliation? All the more reason to get protection from unions or state and federal whistle blower retaliation

  10. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Unless Oprah has changed, she sadly is not interested, BUT that shouldn't stop as many of us here on Allnurses from emailing her again. If memory serves me didn't some try that last year? No response....

  11. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    See now you are beginning to have a VOICE, right now we are listening, maybe tommorow the employer will have to listen.We cant make change without legal protections, because as we all know our...

  12. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Then dont worry about your license. Dont borrow trouble. We can only do our best every day we walk through the door. We cant let fear rule the

  13. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    First step, contact a union and be careful which one you choose. I think the CNA has been unionizing in all 50 states, I may be wrong. If I were an RN that is the FIRST step at self empowerment an RN...

  14. SEIU Agrees to Gag Nursing Home Workers

    Simplepleasures replied to jsrRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree that LPNs need better union representation than what has been given by SEIU. The CNA would gain MUCH support from healthcare workers if it found a way to represent LPNs and other support...

  15. Something Weird...

    Simplepleasures replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh , how glorious it would be if we could always give good care and go home feeling satisfaction with a job well

  16. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Zoe, I too will never work as a nurse again, but that will not stop me from doing what I can to help those who come after me. We nurses who no longer are in the field can do alot of good for our...

  17. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Simplepleasures replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    BUT there IS something we can do! First is empower ourselves. HOW? With unionization.Then make sure we choose a union that will be politically active and HELP us enact the change we need , Nurse/pt....

  18. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    Simplepleasures replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:CK34dR1vMJ0J:www.infoshop.org/inews/article.php%3Fstory%3D20060703002725189+seiu+1199+worthless&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us When The Union Is The Boss...

  19. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    Simplepleasures replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Jan from WI, Thankyou!! I also had a similar experience with the SEIU 1199 in WI.I found the organizers lazy and

  20. Schoolgirl found alive after 24 days missing

    Simplepleasures replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    There was a very similar story here in the States, the girl was also found in the wooden base of a bed, it was a water bed in that case. That poor child, at least she is

  21. SEIU Vote at Ohio Catholic Healthcare Partners

    Simplepleasures replied to Julia RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    They should come to

  22. Is nursing hereditary?

    Simplepleasures replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    My sister, my cousin and my daughter(soon to be).I tried to discourage her, but oh well, I am proud she is

  23. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    Simplepleasures replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    SEIU has not done a thing for health care workers in WI, they got a really bad reputation in this state. Maybe they need to prove that they are there for the worker,then they can regain some of their...

  24. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    Simplepleasures replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It is good when nurses are compelled to speak for the RIGHT, but lets not be nurses who allow the wool to be pulled over our eyes in backroom deals with unions that have a history of being in the...

  25. My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    Simplepleasures replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It will have to ,its already imploding.Unregulated corporate greed as brought health care to this point, its up to the voters to get the corporate cronies and lobbyists out of