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  1. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Someone asked if this was a power trip on the part of the DON. The quick answer is, Yes. The reason being is that a co-worker of mine was reading this thread and reminded me of a very important...

  2. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    With regards to the definition of Discrimination. Like Harassment there are many different meanings. So check out http://dictionary.reference.com The Noun states "unfair treatment of a person or...

  3. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    It's not completely known as to the reason why dietary changed other than they were changing the way they were preparing the meals. The fact is that the Practical Nurses and the Aides tried to change...

  4. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I think I answered this before, but I'll answer again in more detail. I'll use my unit as an example. One Practical Nurse and and two Aides would go for first lunch while another Practical Nurse and...

  5. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    The collective agreement does not specifiy what type of meal that the employees are able to purchase. However, we have the detailed memo from the dietary manager which states what types of meals will...

  6. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    First of all I had no idea that this thread would trigger over 110 replies. Freedom42 has hit the perverbial nail on the head. The bottom line is that far too many employers feel that they can...

  7. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    With regards to other shifts. Those who work evening shifts do have the option to purchase full hot meals on their supper breaks. Unfortunately, those who work nights aren't able to because the...

  8. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying to edit the original post to help clarify many things, but I'm not having too much luck with that. Note to self, try and be more specific with details in any further posts. Yes I'm a...

  9. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping that people here are not thinking that I'm trying to gain any kind of sympathy. I appreciate all too well that countless nurses and aides are working so hard that they barely get any...

  10. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with SuesquatchRN in that everyone can't be off the floor at the same time. Which is why when the Practical Nurses and the Care Aides decided to change their meal times to reflect the change...

  11. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to offer a different perspective for everyone viewing this thread. Let's say for the sake of arguement that your particular facility allows every staff member to equally purchase a full hot...

  12. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the feedback thus far. However, I think that there's some clarification that needs to be done. 1) Our collective aggreement states "The parties hereto agree that in every instance the...

  13. Geri chair....... How safe are they?

    Truth66 replied to iluvivt's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a LTC facility and we use Geri Chairs quite often. They can be used as a comfort measure for residents who have difficulty sitting upright in a basic wheelchair. By the sounds of it, your...

  14. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    Truth66 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As we all know Nursing Uniform guidelines were really strict about 20 years ago. Nurses were required to wear only white uniforms, white stockings if skirts were worn, white shoes and oh yes those...

  15. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    Truth66 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to see that there's been alot of response to my initial question. After reading many of the responses I can't help but wonder a more serious question. Why is it that nurses have to wear...

  16. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    Truth66 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear that you got the job. Like lpnflorida said, you have to pay your bills. I'm hoping that things work out well for you and that they don't take advantage of you. You're worth more...

  17. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    Truth66 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly true Michelle126. Years ago an administrator was overheard saying that he prefers to hire nurses for health care aide possitions because he knew that his residents were going to get the best...

  18. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    Truth66 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    This issue usually gets me all fired up, but I'll try and sensor my self to the best of my ability. About 9 years ago my employer tried to lay off over 100 Practical Nurses to convert them to lower...

  19. Nurse fired for calling police

    Truth66 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this doesn't surprise me. The level of violence that nurses are expected to tolerate has reached epidemic proportions. In fact last year the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation released...

  20. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    Truth66 replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Sounds like you have a great union. Consider your self lucky. Our bargaining unit has gone through a couple of labour organizations now because the members were fed up with such lousy representation...

  21. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    Truth66 replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I totally agree that Unions should be policing their own. I recall that we had one nurse who was one of the worst bullies that I've ever worked with. Because management wouldn't deal with her...

  22. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    Truth66 replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Your comparisons are very valid. Your comparisons also demonstrate that a union will also be democratic in that it will adhere to the wishes ofthe membership. For those who belong to a democratic...

  23. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    Truth66 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Quite true. The blame that is continuously directed at frontline nurses occurs in a wide range of practice settings, not just hospitals. I have little patience when I hear any victims of violence...

  24. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    Truth66 replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes I agree the Union is the members. Unfortunately some Labour Organizations are nothing more than dictatorships who have absolutely no respect for their members. During one particular issue the...

  25. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    Truth66 replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Well now this is a topic that I could quite litterally write a book about. Wait a minute, I tried and my wife told me that if I were to publish it I'd probably end up being shot. I've been nursing for...