nicurn001

nicurn001

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  1. National Nurses Organizing committee

    nicurn001 replied to JonathanL's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While we are free to express our opinions , even when I despised some of what was being done by President G W Bush , I respected the democratic process and the post of President enough NOT to be...

  2. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    the downfall of nursing could occur when people no longer feel it is a secure area of employment as at present , if potential future nurse see their employment prospects diminishing they will not be...

  3. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    nicurn001 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are saying Mudwoman , but I was simply saying what the law actually says , although a lot of employers turn this responsibility around , as you describe .For the purposes of this...

  4. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nope , I did not say either side caused the collapse of the auto industry , I simply showed from another perspective , how that industries collapse could be viewed .Both sides of the equation have a...

  5. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Look what Management did to the American car industry , its dead , Poor choices in future car developments , poor investment choices , excessive bonuses/health benefits /pensions and pay for...

  6. What Would You Do If You Were In My Shoes?

    nicurn001 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I added a counterbalance to this thread , because until that point only the posities of a move had been mentione . Having personal experience of moving from the comfort of home ( United Kingdom ), to...

  7. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    nicurn001 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Re. Mudwomans contribution , Actually it is the EMPLOYERS responsibility to ensure that their staff recieve all breaks as per law . If employees sue their employer for missed breaks , it is the...

  8. What Would You Do If You Were In My Shoes?

    nicurn001 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is what all the contributors to this post have been doing , giving there perspective of this situation , and as in my case an insight into this problem , gained by personal experience . I...

  9. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    nicurn001 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Genaral E. Speaking , I agree with you that you should use the routes available to try to change the culture of your workplace through commitee's or the chain of command to obtain proper break / meal...

  10. A tear shed for nationalized medicine.

    nicurn001 replied to SilentMind's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    crocodile tears on your part methinks . This story suits your point of view ( and I have to admit it is an interesting article ) , but as we both know we can look through many threads upon this forum...

  11. What Would You Do If You Were In My Shoes?

    nicurn001 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I understand the yahoo ,go for it replies .I think you have to very sure of your reasons for making this move before you decide upon it . You will be moving away from your support system , to a...

  12. National Nurses Organizing committee

    nicurn001 replied to JonathanL's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "With regard to me paying into a pot for others....no thank you". You are already doing this , this is how ANY insurance works , the premiums of the risk pool of insured are paid out to those who make...

  13. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    As individuals in our hospital and corporate employees we were not able to get adequate care for our patients,now that we are unionized we can ask questions of the management and get them to address...

  14. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And the management had nothing to do with the decline of this industry ?!. I could offer the examples of ING and Enron to show that poor management leads to poor results . So neither management or...

  15. Will there be a strike at City of Hope, Duarte?

    nicurn001 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Tewdles it is so true there are the whole gamut of good to bad people in both Unions and management , so although some of us may have aproblem with one side or the other we have to find a way to...

  16. Will there be a strike at City of Hope, Duarte?

    nicurn001 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Tackles48 did you take part in the vote as to whether there should be a strike at COH . A vote for a strike is taken and the majority of votes decides whether a strike is authorized or not . Putting...

  17. Health Care Reform bill jeopardizing the future of nursing?

    nicurn001 replied to AVMadd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If the present system of financing healthcare continues , do we not face the same problems , already employers are using the weak economy to validate lower expectations re. pay . Whatever system of...

  18. Why do units rotate shifts?

    nicurn001 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    I think one positive , professional rational for rotating shifts is that it helps maintain a better mix of skill levels per shift ie. one shift does not have all senior nurses or all junior nurses ....

  19. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This type of comment is getting rather old . I could equally say look at Enron , Look at ING . There management ran what had been perfectly good companies into the ground . People are all too ready to...

  20. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have no any problem with wealth or corporations per se as long as that wealth and power is gained legitimately and then not used to to reduce the relatively little wealth and influence of the...

  21. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    For those who wish to see real reform , become involved in the NNU , it will be rewarding for you and us

  22. New national nurses union forms

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In order to do the former it has to do the latter . As in all things you don't get something for nothing . Me I view my dues as an investment , that has already paid me back 10x my investment .Others...

  23. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    nicurn001 replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    MistaV stated " if someone pays for your healthcare , they should have a say in the care you do ( or don't ) receive " . As policyholders we all share in the cost of each others health care , so a...

  24. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    nicurn001 replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again no . My employer chooses the policies from the insurer , that they wish to offer me . once I have chosen the policy I desire , from them or another source . No one else has influence over the...

  25. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    nicurn001 replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No! my insurer sets the parameters of the policy , NO OTHER POLICY HOLDER has input upon the care I recieve , as authorized by by insurer . As a upto date payer of premiums to my insurer , I can't...