nicurn001

nicurn001

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  1. Vent thread "universal" health care

    nicurn001 replied to mauxtav8r's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you say this of all things you insure ? , eg. I can't afford to pay for their " free " car repair . Premiums are paid to insurers , the risk is spread through the pool of insured and claims are...

  2. Vent thread "universal" health care

    nicurn001 replied to mauxtav8r's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Couldn't find out who the PM responsible for this Quote is , but it is a good description of the NHS . Apart from the covering everyone , it is applicable to privately insured healthcare in the USA ,...

  3. Being forced to work while sick

    nicurn001 replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You have to understand the character of US employment , In many states staff are employed " at will " , this means you can be fired for anything ( except if you are in a group protected by anti...

  4. Being forced to work while sick

    nicurn001 replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I thought we worked for the healthcare industry , interesting how management , doesn't appear to care about our health , or our patients condition ( if they get our contagious illness ). The only...

  5. Vent thread "universal" health care

    nicurn001 replied to mauxtav8r's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No system of healthcare provision entitles the needer of healthcare services everything in the Universe . There are limits to what either UHC or privately insured healthcare can provided

  6. Massive RN Layoffs

    nicurn001 replied to Obamacare's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Interesting how the OP seems to now be

  7. Multiple Class Actions Against Hospitals for Missed Breaks

    nicurn001 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How many times does this have to be said , to those who work while clocked out . You are not covered by the hospitals liability insurance during these times , you are not covered by workers comp at...

  8. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    nicurn001 replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Enjoy this forum , express your opinions , expect others to give their views , they may be different from yours . It is far better to be exposed to alternate views of the world , rather than coddle...

  9. Would you ever be a scab?

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

    With only about 13% of the total workforce unionized , why lay the blame upon unionization causing outsourcing , whilst laying no blame upon the management of the other 87% of employers ?. I think...

  10. Nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Joins NNU

    nicurn001 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    NNU voted in to represent Osceola Regional Medical Center , 92% - 8% . Welcome to

  11. Part of Health Care Law Ruled Unconstitutional

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    insurance works by spreading risk , so with a benificial clause , such as no preexisting conditions exemption , you have increased the risk to insurers , their options to cover the risks are one of...

  12. Part of Health Care Law Ruled Unconstitutional

    nicurn001 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you want , for example , to be able to have health insurance , without the no preexisting conditions clause , then because you are increasing the risk that insurers cover , you have to accept that...

  13. Why is CA Nurse's Association supporting Nikki Diaz?

    nicurn001 replied to GoodNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Probably agree with you re . the use of Nikki Diaz , but unfortunately that is the level politics is practiced by ALL nowadays . I am emplyed in healthcare , yet I have NO influence in what...

  14. Why is CA Nurse's Association supporting Nikki Diaz?

    nicurn001 replied to GoodNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nikki Diaz is an illegal immigrant who was employed by Meg Whitman , The CNA and some nurses felt her policies would adversly effect nurses , so theybrought to light the hypocrisy of campaigning...

  15. Don't Forget Texas

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

    Obviously some have a different opinion to you PNP1965 , must be quite strongly felt given all the problems of creating a union in a RTW for less state

  16. Don't Forget Texas

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

    Leelee2 I think this may be the correct link

  17. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    nicurn001 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Moral of the story , it doesn't matter how good you are , if the powers that be are intent on terminating you they will . You will find your "friends " turning on you , as they will not want to become...

  18. Nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Joins NNU

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

    Have watched the video , it does not show the beating of anybody , as in most cases like this only the aftermath of an alleged incident is shown . From my searches I have been unable to find any...

  19. Just get out of nursing already

    nicurn001 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88 you have touched on some of the reasons why some continue any job ( including Nursing ) long after the passion has gone , but once you have the needs for that paycheck that...

  20. Eastern Maine Medical Center locks out nurses

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

    As the anti unionist always equate a nursing strike with nures abandonment of patients .Where is their outrage when as in this case the employer forces nurses to abandon their patients for 5 days ,...

  21. Nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Joins NNU

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

    The castle law does not seem to be relevant in the case of any solicitor ( which a union organiser canvessing is ) coming to your door ,particularly if they are acting within the law . Whilst I...

  22. Nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Joins NNU

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

    If it makes you happy keep on clutching onto the straw that only 64% of the total number of nurses who could vote , voted for the union , but even that number is viewed by most as a massive...

  23. CNA set to strike at Oakland Children's Hospital

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

    seniority benefits employers by reducing recruitment / retention costs , as staff know their compensation will grow with the passage of time and not drop below what new employees are paid . keeping up...

  24. CNA set to strike at Oakland Children's Hospital

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

    Ominous et al ( who do not feel the need to unionize ) I accept your right to the opinion , but I always come to this impass , what is the answer to a bad , intransigent employer . Nurses who don't...

  25. CNA set to strike at Oakland Children's Hospital

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

    i have no desire to try and change the way an institution behaves if it cant be done through shared governanace and individual action. the contracts you speak of really have no teeth in that contract...