nicurn001

nicurn001

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  1. SEIU vs. CNA this week at my hospital

    nicurn001 replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Whilst I agree with you to a point , I would put a little different emphasis upon this than you . If the Organizers come to your residence as any other solicitor does , I would treat them as any...

  2. To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

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

    This appears to be the attitude of a lot of people , they are prepared to accept the benefits of unionization , without paying for it ( ie. matching raises), then blame the unions for management...

  3. Nurse Staffing Laws: Should You Worry?

    nicurn001 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Because the research keeps coming up with the wrong answer . MORE STAFF is needed , Not the answer management wants

  4. Labor Leader Silent on Union-Busting in Ohio Hospitals

    nicurn001 replied to unionwoman's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    as i understand it the catalyst for the present problems between cna/nnoc and the seiu is the failure of the catholic healthcare partners , nurses to have a vote to join a union . the seiu argument is...

  5. SEIU vs. CNA this week at my hospital

    nicurn001 replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    CarebearRN08 I see no reason for you too lose your neutrality in this matter from what you describe . I am sure that the SEIU is lobbying nurses in CNA , indeed if you look at other threads on this...

  6. SEIU vs. CNA this week at my hospital

    nicurn001 replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In the interest of remaining neutral in this matter , I am sure that nurses are also being lobbied by the SEIU , indeed if you check out other threads on this forum they have been going to peoples...

  7. Valet Parking

    nicurn001 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the patient is private pay , paying for their healthcare themselves . Patients are customers of their insurance carrier , and consumers of healthcare. If given a free choice of health care...

  8. Nurses' Unions

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

    Sherwood ,I have no doubt that in things that interest you , you make great efforts in them . I am pleased to see that you advocate ,not only against Unions but also for staff . My query as to what...

  9. Nurses' Unions

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

    Whilst as I understand from this thread you have been prepared to go as far as the US Supreme court to ensure your and your fellow nurses right not to belong to a union . I wonder if you have been...

  10. Breaks

    nicurn001 replied to frog96's topic in General Nursing

    Swee2000, Sounds like you did all you could re. breaks ie. informed CN , then clocked out missed break , thought you were one of those Martyr Mary's , who cry woe is me , but won't do a damn thing to...

  11. Mandates: Heart of the Healthcare Debate

    nicurn001 replied to lizzyj's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we all are able to make whatever comments we like on an open forum ( within the rules of that forum) .However it would be nice if those comments had some basis in fact , or personal experience .If...

  12. Breaks

    nicurn001 replied to frog96's topic in General Nursing

    swee2000 "Yet I'm the one to blame for not getting a break because I'm letting people take advantage of me? " Yep ! I would not say you are the one to blame , for not having your break ( it is the...

  13. Breaks

    nicurn001 replied to frog96's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.dol.gov/dol/allcfr/Title_29/Part_785/29CFR785.19.htm The above link to DOL , Defines what a break is .Your employer has to either allow you to take a lunch break in compliance with this...

  14. Breaks

    nicurn001 replied to frog96's topic in General Nursing

    swee2000 , In law The scenario's you describe above ,means you are not having a break .To have a break you should be able to leave the patient care area and thereby have no responsibility for your...

  15. Breaks

    nicurn001 replied to frog96's topic in General Nursing

    My employer ( in CA )recently put up a notice to state it is in full compliance with labor laws re. breaks .But simply putting up a notice doesn't mean they are in compliance !. My employer allows the...

  16. Mandates: Heart of the Healthcare Debate

    nicurn001 replied to lizzyj's topic in General Nursing

  17. Mandates: Heart of the Healthcare Debate

    nicurn001 replied to lizzyj's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those nurses who immigrated here ( now a US citzen ) , yes I came here because of higher pay and better standard of living . But not because I was poorly paid ,relative to others in my...

  18. Mandates: Heart of the Healthcare Debate

    nicurn001 replied to lizzyj's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you would rather have some under-educated "corporate servant" making your health care choices for you

  19. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    nicurn001 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    as you said in your first paragraph ,i'm sure you can take care of yourself ,i accept that you care for those who are less fortunate . but the problem i still have is accepting that the free market is...

  20. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    nicurn001 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    each year due to changes in our coverage ,we don't know if we will be able to maintain our relationship with our pcp . this is one benefit ( of many )in single payor system

  21. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    nicurn001 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't know about other countries , but in the UK the NHS is the primary Healthcare system , but there is a private system , which you can access ,if you can afford to have a private insurance...

  22. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    nicurn001 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Miracles happen , I agree with something ZASHAGALKA says " You can't just plan for when 'your guys' are in office." Too True ,but that is a good thing , eventually the administration we don't like...

  23. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    nicurn001 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Zashagalka , in respose 204 you tried to answer my question :- "Whilst I believe that we as RN may have the ability to research our healthcare and possibly be able to finance it, there are many...

  24. Harrassment on the Job

    nicurn001 replied to CrispyRN's topic in General Nursing

    2Shihtzus Sorry you felt you had to resign , but from what has been portrayed in this thread , your position was untenable and you have done the best thing . Hopefully getting through this set back...

  25. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    nicurn001 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In the Free Market Model (FMM) advocated by ZASHAGALKA ,as I understand it Consumers would purchase catastrophic care insurance , then pay for any other care they receive themselves . I would be...