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  1. A Day W/O A Nurse

    lindarn replied to soulofme's topic in General Nursing

    In March of 1970, the entire Post Office went on strike from coast to coast. For years, they were treated like the step children by the Federal Workers system. They finally had enough, and went on...

  2. unionize now

    lindarn replied to NeysaGirl1's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Is it any surprise that states like Oklahoma, and the entire south and southeast, have some of the lowest pay, worst benefits, and NO workplace protections (Group One!) than the entire country? Unions...

  3. How can a nurse become a nursing lobbyist?

    lindarn replied to YellowBoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in!!! Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  4. Paper trail?

    lindarn replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    And don't forget to make copies for yourself. I consider this to be the 11th Commandment. JMHO, and my NY $0.02. Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN. Spokane,

  5. How do you handle difficult family members?

    lindarn replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When is the nursing profession going to hold administration accountable for adding to the stress of bedside nursing? We do not need a clueless administration backing abusive family members and...

  6. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    lindarn replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have Tricare medical insurance because my husband is (now) retired Air force. Tricare has been fine. I had big knee surgery several years ago, was kept over night in the hospital, and all I paid out...

  7. How Does Your Job Keep You From Giving Good Patient Care?

    lindarn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Will someone kindly tell me why nurses accept jumping through hoops just to accomplish routine patient care? Does administration get their jollies from watching the nursing staff attempt to do the...

  8. Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination?

    lindarn replied to vamapega's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I disagree. That is what anti discrimination laws are for. I would contact the EEOC and fill out their questionairre. Contact the EEOC with a complaint, and someone will contact you for a phone...

  9. Professional Nurse: BSN VS ADN... need help...

    lindarn replied to weirdRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If that were the case, then maybe MDs, PTs, OTs, Pharmacists, etc, who ALL out earn us by a significant amount, would not bother to attain their degree. Would they? Do you really want a physician to...

  10. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    lindarn replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A couple of years ago, I proposed this scenario, concerning the PTB deciding to save money, getting rid of and replacing RNs with LPNs and unlicensed personnel. I was slammed and accused of being too...

  11. Group One background checks in Texas

    lindarn replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most employment attorneys take cases on contingency. I would call the local bar association, or law school, and ask if they could refer someone to you. I am so sorry for what happened. Lindarn, RN,...

  12. unionize now

    lindarn replied to NeysaGirl1's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Have you called the NNOC, from the California State Nurses Association? They are organizing in Texas, Florida, Nevada, all very anti union states. They have indeed won elections in these states, and I...

  13. Low Census and on call

    lindarn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree fully. They want you to be on call for THEIR CONVENIENCE, but do not want to pay for it. Ask the doctors if they would work on call for free, at the hospital's beck and call. If they want you...

  14. Which Associations do you recommend and why?

    lindarn replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also live in Washington State. WSNA is about as useful as tits on a bull. I belong to the California State Nursing Association. They are the only nursing association that has done ANYTHING for the...

  15. CRNA Program or Law School Harder?

    lindarn replied to beedog13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    BOTH programs are demanding, but in different ways because you are studying entirely different things. Also, AN ATTORNEY WILL NOT KILL SOMEONE IF THEY MAKE A MISTAKE, BUT A CRNA WILL. You have...

  16. For Inactive Nurses desiring to return to the field

    lindarn replied to live4today's topic in Retired Nurses

    I just paid $200 for a pharmacology refresher course through the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education in Spokane (ICNE). The rest of the course is something to the tune of $2000. Lindarn, RN,...

  17. Ever had an MD document things to make you look bad?

    lindarn replied to ruralnurs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And make sure that you keep copies of everything. As I have suggested in the past, a note to the senior partner of the law firm who defends the hospital might make the wheels turn a little bit faster....

  18. Discussion- Urge Congress to Support HR 5924: Legislation to Address Nursing Shortage

    lindarn replied to lawrence01's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So you don't think that nurses save lives? So you feel that you are paid a fair wage to compensate you for the understaffing, overwork, and yes, saving lives? Why don't more American nurses want to...

  19. Discussion- Urge Congress to Support HR 5924: Legislation to Address Nursing Shortage

    lindarn replied to lawrence01's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    PARDON ME!!! Where is the money going to come from? We can start with inflated administratiive salaries and bloated administrative budgets. Do we really need anymore Vice Presidents of the Bathroom...

  20. Ever had an MD document things to make you look bad?

    lindarn replied to ruralnurs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Report the doctor to the state board of medicine. And send a copy to the administration and the senior partner of the law firm who represents the hospital. And keep copies for yourself. JMHO and my NY...

  21. You're JUST a nurse

    lindarn replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    My response to that has always been, "I do not arrange the doctor's schedule. The doctors make their own schedule, and do not inform us of what it is. You can always call his office and speak to...

  22. New RN not safe

    lindarn replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    And don't forget to make and keep copies for yourself. You might consider mailing them registered mail with a return receipt. JMHO and my NY $0.02. Lindarn, RN,BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  23. For Inactive Nurses desiring to return to the field

    lindarn replied to live4today's topic in Retired Nurses

    Thanks, I will look it up. Yes, I am an AF Reserve Nurse at McChord AFB in Tacoma, Washington. I was a flight nurse about 15 years ago. You have a better chance of being a flight nurses in the...

  24. florida unionized?? can it work?

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

    AMEN!!! Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN Spokane,

  25. For Inactive Nurses desiring to return to the field

    lindarn replied to live4today's topic in Retired Nurses

    Does any one know of an on line pharmacy refresher course? I am in need of one for my AF reserve squadron. I haven't worked in 6 years and failed my pharmacy test that I have to take and pass. Thanks...