nicurn001

nicurn001

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

    nicurn001 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiacrn2006 I was not telling you what you should or should not do .I was simply drawing the obvious conclusion .Which is that if nurses are not prepared to take the risk of their predecessors ,...

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

    nicurn001 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking of writing a reasoned arguement as to why you deserve breaks and how to go about getting them . But frankly it would be a waste of time , as is this thread !. Most of those who don't...

  3. Are any other hospitals taking "Proactive" steps against the economy??

    nicurn001 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our Corporation tried to cut back a number of our benefits , but were told not so fast when Union met Corporate Management , so bottom line Unionized facilities unanaffected , non unionized facilities...

  4. No call no show due to schedule mix up

    nicurn001 replied to UnidentifiedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this scam played on me , where are you ?, your scheduled ! .No I'm not , got copy of schedule ,Bye !. If you are called when you are off ,then caled ,why are you rushing in to work , don't...

  5. CNA vs SEIU

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

    From your contributions , I think it is obvious , you are not anti union , nor am I , So I do not take it lightly to advise you to look into decertification . I wonder if the information given you as...

  6. CNA vs SEIU

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

    K98 Looks like the SEIU is giiving you grounds to seek decertification , then look elsewhere for a union that will help you to enforce the contract . It appears from what you have said that you and...

  7. unsafe staffing

    nicurn001 replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    In the free market economy , if the price is right someone will come in to fill the gap in staffing . The problem is that whilst management can rely on some nurses , taking on the unsafe assignments ,...

  8. unsafe staffing

    nicurn001 replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    Gentlegiver I wonder if the realities of nursing Eriksoln alludes to , have anything to do with your note in years of experience re. 4 years and leaving nursing . I am sorry if that is the case , but...

  9. unsafe staffing

    nicurn001 replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety , I would be grateful if you could clarify , which states you are aware of , that take this wide reaching view upon abandonment of patients , because I sure as heck would want to avoid working...

  10. CNA vs SEIU

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

    K 98 , I am not trying to be argumetative here , just trying to understand more of the workings of the SEIU.Are there active nurse representatives at your facility , do you and your coworkers inform...

  11. unsafe staffing

    nicurn001 replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I think in the circumstances you describe , it is not easy to demand adequate staffing ( NB. no one is demanding perfect working conditions , that state will never be achieved ) , It takes...

  12. CNA vs SEIU

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

    K98 , I am sorry for your experience with the SEIU . Genearally speaking what union members get from their union is a reflection of their participation in the functioning of their Union . A union...

  13. CNA vs SEIU

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

    I think that the OP started this thread wanting to gain clarification of the strife between SEIU and CNA/NNOC . I also think that all sides in a labor /organizing dispute have to , in order to try to...

  14. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Often when people on these threads compare what they pay for healthcare , against the percieved cost of UHC ,they forget to add what the employer pays for their healthcare to what is deducted from...

  15. Is it ethical for nurses to go on strike?

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

    The reply from jsRN said that the wage aspect of their negotiation took a couple of hours , the problem was related to patient care conditions , whilst it seems simple to you ,apparently it doesn't...

  16. Why Universal Healthcare is unquestioningly necessary for America

    nicurn001 replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ooottafvgvah , great post , but don't hold your breath waiting for opponents to UHC responding , they are often , long on emotional / unsourced responses ,but very short on reasoned fact based...

  17. Either Give Me A Lunch Break Or Pay Me!!

    nicurn001 replied to cradlecrewer's topic in General Nursing

  18. Either Give Me A Lunch Break Or Pay Me!!

    nicurn001 replied to cradlecrewer's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought to add to this thread . How do you know what time period management has designated on your time record , as your lunch break ?.This is important to know because if you injure yourself...

  19. How can the profit driven , private insurance funded healthcare system be fixed ?

    nicurn001 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This thread is for those opposed to Universal Health Care . Please show us how the present for profit insurance industry would provide Healthcare for ALL the residents of the USA ,without the support...

  20. How can the profit driven , private insurance funded healthcare system be fixed ?

    nicurn001 replied to nicurn001's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you UKRNinUSA , for your interesting post . I think I could accept the swiss type of healthcare provision , or UHC . One of the things that irritates me about the present system of healthcare...

  21. How can the profit driven , private insurance funded healthcare system be fixed ?

    nicurn001 replied to nicurn001's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Having lived in one of these countries prior to coming to the USA ( I am now a US citizen ),I did not feel doubly taxed when I lived in Europe . Actually I feel doubly taxed here because I have to pay...

  22. How can the profit driven , private insurance funded healthcare system be fixed ?

    nicurn001 replied to nicurn001's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    At present the Middle Class are the ones who are being doubly taxed to provide private healthcare insurance . 1) to pay for the uninsured , made up of the poor who simply cannot afford premiums d/t...

  23. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    nicurn001 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ( my changes in red above ) as paganoid said this argument as always deteriorates , to the two polar opinions described . i wish those who opposed uh , would look to the realities that the present...

  24. UK nurse relocating to USA, is it worth it?!!

    nicurn001 replied to AandE angel's topic in Nurse Registration

    As I already said , I came here in 1988 ,I guess I was lucky in that from when I decided to come to the USA and when I arrived at my place of employment was about 1 year . Once in the US went through...

  25. How does a nurse pick HERSELF up when everyone keeps kicking her down?

    nicurn001 replied to docpsychrn42's topic in General Nursing

    No it is not the same on this side of the pond . Particularly if you work in an at will state .In an at will state the employer has the right to fire any one at any time for any reason ( other than...