nicurn001

nicurn001

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  1. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    nicurn001 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What you are presenting is a medical necessity , the child needs the appendectomy , the problem is who will pay .Some feel financing of healthcare through insurance is a priveledge to be earned by...

  2. How powerful are hospital unions?

    nicurn001 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The joke is that nurses moan and groan about their employers , but are not prepared to do a damn thing about it . On the occasions the nurses have stood together in my facility we have ALWAYS got what...

  3. How powerful are hospital unions?

    nicurn001 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    There are also the managers pets , who have there heads so far up the managers A... , you can only see their shoulders ,who don't know one end of a foley from the other and into which orifice , it...

  4. Veterans Affairs RN Summary Review Board for removal

    nicurn001 replied to VARN101's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    As a matter of law unions have to represemt all of their members , who ask for assistance , they cannot stop a firing as long as the management has followed the contract , the hospitals own policies...

  5. Terminated vs Resigning

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

    The two weeks notice , is not an absolute necessity , but without it you are burning your bridges . As in this situation if the employer is running the place with poor staffing / mandated overtime ,...

  6. Forced ultrasounds

    nicurn001 replied to nurse2033's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I always thought we used the least invasive intervention in all procedures , so it is perfectly legitimate to assess the gestational age of the fetus , but by mandating by law the translady partsl US...

  7. Forced ultrasounds

    nicurn001 replied to nurse2033's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    here was I thinking conservatives didn't like government intrusion into our lives , but I guess that only means when the government is trying to limit a right they hold dear .Silly me

  8. affect of nursing shortage on nursing leadership and management, help!

    nicurn001 replied to purpletouch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    OP as you can see from the responses so far you have made an unfortunate choice of subject for your paper . The shortage of nurses is a myth perpetuated by nursing management and faculty ....

  9. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    nicurn001 replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How would you address the questions I posed re.what should be done about the problems created by the unwanted children of the pregnancies that were not terminated should abortion be banned

  10. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    nicurn001 replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "This is the crux of our disagreement , you see it that you are protecting a right , I see it as an imposition of your faiths dogma . Fortunately we live in this wonderful country in which we can...

  11. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    nicurn001 replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    time to lighten this up a bit , here is a link to a site that explains the attitude of some to birth control ( of which abortion should be the last resort )...

  12. How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

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

    Jhanes I could answer your question am I a communist , by asking if you are a fascist.I don't think either of us are either of those , so rather than try to box someone in by an emotive title lets...

  13. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    nicurn001 replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Using the logic expounded by CfitzRN , the executioner , is a murderer so should be executed as well , logically we must do away with the death penalty , which in any case being pro life I take it you...

  14. How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

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

    It seems when you have no real arguement , the opposition are communists / socialist . I got over the bogeyman as a kid please give reasoned arguement (or at least some arguement ) , rather than...

  15. Unions for thought

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

    If there is only one employer in the area this could be difficult. At least if you have a union you can work democratically to alter their course , , if you have a bad / intransigent employer you have...

  16. Unions for thought

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

    As in all things , if taken to extremes it ends in tears . I believe there needs to be a equitable balance of power betwen management and labor , when either side is too powerful the enterprise will...

  17. Unions for thought

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

    Aylix while you are so comfortable in your position it is due to the work of previous employees and union reps , gaining the pay and conditions you are presently working under . I wonder how quickly...

  18. Pros/Cons of Unions?!?

    nicurn001 replied to Nursey103's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It boils down to this , if employers treat their employees with respect ( adequate staffing , being able to take breaks , pay levels good for your location etc.), there would be no reason for staff to...

  19. Can I get out?

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

    I think although administration may wish the union to be decertified , it is probably something they would not wish to become directly inolved in and it may even be illegal for them to do so . If a...

  20. Can I get out?

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

    If you follow the proper steps ( is there a reason to wait until August ?) then I will not argue against your choice of action . If the union representing you is doing a poor job , then it deserves to...

  21. Can I get out?

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

    If you are unhappy with your union , do the same as those who were previously unhappy with the management of your facility did , ie. mobilise those at your facility oppossed to the union , when you...

  22. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    nicurn001 replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think the OP's point is that if nurses acted together they could achieve their goals , unfortunately in this case the goal is politically devisive , which also shows that nurses are made up of a...

  23. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    nicurn001 replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This is a wonderfull country and this thread / noticeboard reflects it . There are some who would rather work on the plantation under a " Massa " , than work in a unionized enviroment , there are some...

  24. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    nicurn001 replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    KelRN Do you have whistleblower laws in your state or if your employer is a large corporation do they have a corporate ethics department ( it is in corporates best interest to know this timekeeping...

  25. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    nicurn001 replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Excuse me ! , are you saying your colleague is working greater hours than she is employed for and not recording her hours correctly ?.If so were I work falsification of time cards ( or any other...