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  1. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    lindarn replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    Then why does the US Healthcare system see the need to give incentives for 2 more years of school for OTs, PTs, Pharmacists, etc? Yes, they get paid more than we do, they control their profession, and...

  2. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    lindarn replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals don't want to pay BSNs more, because they are afraid if they started to pay significantly more for a BSN, that ALL nurses would get BSNs on their own, and demand more money, like PT and OT...

  3. Impersonating a nurse

    lindarn replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just think, if the doctors hired REAL NURSES, be they Rns or LPNs, there would not be any confusion for the patients. Perhaps they should just hang a sign in the office that says, "we are too cheap to...

  4. Impersonating a nurse

    lindarn replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would keep a few of them as evidence. A picture is worth a thousand words! JMHO and my NY $0.02. Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Somewhere in the

  5. It's official I give up can't find a job anywhere

    lindarn replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    Harrison Medical Center, in the Puget Sound, in Bremerton Washington, (North of Seattle), just had a job fair in Spokane. They are recruitng nurses, and also offer a new grad residency. They offer...

  6. Exploitation of New Grads in California

    lindarn replied to MrNurseRN's topic in California Nursing

    Has anyone complained to the Department of Labor in California? Do the schools that these individualsgraduated from have anything to say? I would strongly suggest that no one works without getting...

  7. It's official I give up can't find a job anywhere

    lindarn replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    For Spokane, Washington, Eastern Washington Nurses, and North Idaho: There is a Nursing and Healthcare IT Career Fair on Thursday, March, 17th at the Davenport Hotel in Downtown Spokane. I don't know...

  8. It's official I give up can't find a job anywhere

    lindarn replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    Here in the Pacific NW, over in Coeur D'ALene, Kootenai Medical Center (25 miles East of Spokane, Washington), is offering a new Grad residency. I believe that you have to be a BSN grad to apply. It...

  9. What is considered abuse by your boss?

    lindarn replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about taping her with you cell phone camera? A picture is worth a thousand words! I would then send it to the local news, papers, and the Board of Nursing, if not the Department of...

  10. To unionize or not...

    lindarn replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It only takes a change in management, or hospital ownership, to take things from great, and go "to hell in a handbasket". It will be that quick. With how managements and hospital takeovers, managers...

  11. To unionize or not...

    lindarn replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I beg to differ. I was the, "proud owner", of two of GMs biggest "Gems"- The Chevy Vega, and the Chevy Chevette. I have never owned more poorly designed cars in my life!! The Ford Pinto is another...

  12. To unionize or not...

    lindarn replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Well, if you don' believe in having nursing unions, what do you suggest that nurses do to protect themselves, and ultimately, their patients? Say,"pretty please may I use the Bathroom, because I have...

  13. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    lindarn replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That wasn't the case 20 years ago. They rejected unionizing repeatedly even though their workplace was crashing down around them. The story is documented in the books written by Suzanne Gordon. Read...

  14. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    lindarn replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    But where would we be, if we didn't have unions, to "equalize things out". There would be no one on the side of the little guy. Just look at the South, with there, "no unions or death". You only have...

  15. How to avoid daycare fees working 12hr shifts.

    lindarn replied to Shondacat517's topic in General Nursing

    why don't you advertise in church, for a hs girl to watch the kids for four hours once a week? or on a community bulletin board? i worked every other friday, saturday, and sunday, and the other...

  16. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    lindarn replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It will change if we join together in ONE NATIONAL NURSES UNION and SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE!! Not our individual state nurses associations. NY State had the option to join the National Nurses United, and...

  17. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    lindarn replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Teachers have the pay, benefits, and workplace control, because they unionized from the get go. They have a unified entry into practice, receive extra pay as they advance their education, unlike...

  18. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    lindarn replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do the patients ever question the acuity of the unit? The pace of moving patients in and out like used furniture? I cannot help but feel that the patients MUST KNOW that they are being shortchanged,...

  19. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    lindarn replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    we do have a national union- national nurses united, an offshoot of the california nurses association. they are organizing in very anti union states, and have made great strides. and yes, i have been...

  20. How often do your guys need to renew your RN/LPN license?

    lindarn replied to happy6688's topic in Washington Nursing

    Washington State requires license renewal ever year. Cost now up to $75 . We have no state income tax, so we get nickled and dimed to death! Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Somewhere in the

  21. Being forced to work while sick

    lindarn replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Perhap an anonymous call to the local paper, or TV station? Make sure you keep any and all memos referring to the hospital sick leave policy as evidence. Have you tried to Board of Health, or whoever...

  22. brilliant freaking idea - pull ALL CNA's. . .

    lindarn replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    "This is why I have a problem with nursing", is because most nurses are NOT unionized, and have NO workplace protection, if they lodge complaints against a DON, who is incredibly stupid and...

  23. Nursing Organizations?

    lindarn replied to RNJacky's topic in General Nursing

    The best organization that nurses should belong to, is the, "National Nurses United", an offshoot of the "California Nurses Association". The are the ONLY NURSES ASSOCIATION, who has accomplished...

  24. Nursing vs. Occupational Therapy vs. Speech Pathology

    lindarn replied to RosePMHNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked with two nurses, who became SLPs. They researched different careers (post RN), and decided that it was the easiest, and most economical way to go get out of bedside nursing. And an easier...

  25. Has anyone really broke down the numbers?

    lindarn replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    The mentality change that needs to take place in nursing, needs to start with the selection process for nursing school. There has to be a way, in the pretest and psychological testing, that potential...