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  1. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    woknblues replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes they were. Let us revisit my two questions that I asked in my original post: "Can anyone refute this?" when asked after a large unbroken paragraph of points is rhetoric. "Why do nurses always have...

  2. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    woknblues replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    First off, I am not an RN, so my opinion on the matter is not addressed on the link given. (I have looked into it before, and found the petition to be rightfully excluded to "RN" nurses) Second, yes,...

  3. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    woknblues replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am in way over my head on this topic as a current SN, but I am by no means unfamiliar with unions from my past job experiences. I really think that the concept of improving patient outcomes is...

  4. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    woknblues replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    First, I must playfully nominate this thread for "Sticky" status. Second, as I am a frequent contributor to it, I must add some further insights. The chest hair ain't going anywhere people. Forget...

  5. Residency for Army Nurses/ some financial questions

    woknblues posted a topic in Government, Military

    http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/08/15/11685-army-nurse-leaders-discuss-new-residency-program/ During my search for info, (and a big thanks to the very detailed and thorough responses from many well...

  6. Shut up when I am giving you report...

    woknblues replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    To put a different spin on this one, how about "Listen when I am giving you report.." Full disclosure, I am "just a student". As such, I realize that a lot of my findings are fluff, overemphasized or...

  7. Anyone headed to Florida?

    woknblues replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I see, so the "in house" / exclusive interview bound you to an agreement with the travel company, and the temporary employer and travel company had a disconnect regarding your assignment? Seems like...

  8. anybody wants to take NCLEX CA but don't have NLE

    woknblues replied to ellar76's topic in International Nursing

    How about you get married (quickly!), then go back to the Philippines to write the NLE in December (June will be too late, as you only have a year to write it after graduation, I think??), then have...

  9. Are NC-CLEX trainings recognized by hospitals HERE in the PI?

    woknblues replied to diapersprinkles's topic in International Nursing

    I might also add to the cautions and pitfalls of getting "US STYLE" training in a foreign country is that if you ever get hired on by an employer, foreign or otherwise, they often run you through all...

  10. Anyone headed to Florida?

    woknblues replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Hi Rod, Could you elaborate more on this phenomenon? In general? For example, why do you need to speak with manager on site? Newb

  11. Residency for Army Nurses/ some financial questions

    woknblues replied to woknblues's topic in Government, Military

    in regards to the above red highlighted post, they have changed the wording on it recently, so it appears that officially or not, they are only giving that money for loan repayment, and not (or) a...

  12. Help: Joining Army Reserves Nursing

    woknblues replied to aj02's topic in Government, Military

    Here is what I have learned. If you have less than 2 years or less remaining and are CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL, you can go reserve. I believe you will drill only during your...

  13. Negotiating for Higher Pay as a New Grad

    woknblues replied to RD_Congo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was told once that it never hurts to ask. I was young at the time, but the philosophy stuck in my mind. Several jobs and 2 careers later, I can honestly say that asking for more may be hard or...

  14. How many failed IV attempts for new grad?

    woknblues replied to anononurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anyone know how expensive the IV dummies are? I am considering purchasing one. I am 1/2 so far. The first, I got one in on the first try. The second was a wiggly vein "half in" that my instructor...

  15. Fillipino nurses, their way of doing things abroad

    woknblues replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Nursing

    i am not calling you a liar, but i can just hardly believe this. i have never walked past a filipino who was eating i knew who did not say "let's eat!" (and mean it, seriously, as in, pull up a chair...

  16. US economic crisis and Nurses???

    woknblues replied to fudgeremedy's topic in General Nursing

    Meant to say 4/10 (including the retrogression in 1999-2000...). You don't miss a thing do you? ____________________________________________ My general point is that it is times like now with our...

  17. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    woknblues replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Having said that, I would like to see medicare and medicaid restructured and revitalized (not so much with additional money, but with sense). I do not feel that we could or should do away with these...

  18. Fillipino nurses, their way of doing things abroad

    woknblues replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of people forget that foreign people and graduates must overcome a great deal just to walk through that door in the hospital. They leave their family and friends behind, their food,...

  19. i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    woknblues replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    This is similar to the the "negative feedback" I was suggesting for glove use or bitrex. Its worth a shot, before you take the next step and "talk to someone". Not that there is anything wrong with...

  20. US economic crisis and Nurses???

    woknblues replied to fudgeremedy's topic in General Nursing

    You are aware that there has been a visa freeze for foreign grads for almost 4 years now right? Anywho, yeah, budgets will be cut and so on and so forth. However, many nurses will be retiring (perhaps...

  21. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    woknblues replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    UHC is a solution for countries already utilizing a socialized economic model. Surveys and polls reveal that most people under UHC models are about as satisfied as other health care models. That is to...

  22. i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    woknblues replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    Start wearing gloves. Do you like the taste of latex? Probably not. That might help. I had a nail biting friend who used bitrex to stop. http://www.bitrex.com/ If all of that fails, you might want to...

  23. Senior in high school and plan on being a neonatal nurse.. NEED ADVICE!

    woknblues replied to Kels813's topic in Nursing Career

    I will address your questions first: What else could i do to prepare myself for the future and my goal of becoming a neonatal nurse? Find a neonatal nurse and interview them. Lurk on these forums...

  24. Pathophysiology??

    woknblues replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    I look at pathophysiology as a tool of the nursing process. It is easy to understand when you look at them diagrammatically rather than narratively, because they are very detail rich, and thus,...

  25. A long written, but simple diet plan

    woknblues replied to woknblues's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My current diet is more or less accidental as well, and outside of the first meals I eat of the week (I start my diet week on Sundays), I am on left overs more or less for 4 days. It sure keeps the...