herring_RN ASN, BSN

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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    That is too bad. I'm still glad nurses go above and beyond the minimum. We should all be proud of our
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    With better staffing new nurses are more likely to stay until they have seniority. I'm so very glad your nurses got their jobs back. In 2010 when roads were closed and trains and buses don't run some...
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    Kindred Nurses Set to Strike Over Conditions, Not Heebie-Jeebies

    herring_RN posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    150 Kindred nurses to vote overwhelmingly to affiliate with the California Nurses Association in December 2013. And they've received some official backup to their concerns since then: This past...
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    Kindred Nurses Set to Strike Over Conditions, Not Heebie-Jeebies

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

    Westminster hospital nurses ratify union contract with raises, shift breaks, patient safety training Feb. 7, 2016... Nurses at the Westminster facility voted for the union in December 2013 but...
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    Remembering the First Black U.S. Army Nurse During Black History Month

    herring_RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for this! I didn't know about her. I did find some photos of
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    If "bad" employees are kept it is due to incompetent management. A union contract generally requires that discipline, including termination, be for "Just Cause". The most extreme I read...
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    Basic Information on the Zika Virus

    herring_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is it? A virus transmitted by a specific mosquito species (Aedes genus), similar to dengue fever and chikungunya... ... Who is at risk? Anyone who has travelled to an area with local...
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    Waiting for Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

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

    I am in favor of employees paying for representation. When we bargained our first contract at my hospital it had a grandfathered union shop. Those who were employed therr at the time the contract was...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    While nothing is perfect it is SO MUCH BETTER since our ratios went into effect January 1, 2004! Until we elect new members of congress I think ratios will have to be done state-by- state or in union...
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    With all the allergies children have nowadays...?

    herring_RN replied to caregiver1977's topic in School

    Lizard found in kindergartner's salad becomes new class pet Riverside Elementary School science teacher Mark Eastburn told NJ.com the 3-inch green anole lizard was found in a bundle of tatsoi greens...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    herring_RN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In the 1970s I sent to a med-surg unit at a hospital often. One 3-11 shift the entire shift had Dorothy Hamill haircuts except me. I wore mine in a
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    herring_RN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From 2013: This was
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    herring_RN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This November 2013 opinion piece explains a
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    LVN to RN 30 Unit option in CA??

    herring_RN replied to Joeyzoom208's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was doing the "Snail's Pace Option" taking one prerequisite a semester while working nights as an LVN. When it became clear that hospitals were phasing out LVNs I went full time, took a test to skip...
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    PA: Hahnemann 850 nurses vote to join PASNAP nursing union

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

    I hope the newly unionized PASNAP nurses achieve a fair contract and that their concerns are
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    herring_RN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hopefully with Medicare people wouldn't have been denied medical services. When (if) we achieve Medicare For All all Americans, even the president and members of congress will have the same insurance....
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    Why more nurses are unionizing in Phila.

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

    Too bad insurance companies are being so hard nosed when negotiating with
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    herring_RN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm glad. My Dad had a CareAmerica Medicare Advantage plan. He told me his PSA was elevated and the gate keeper decided to wait a year. The next year it was higher.I told him and my Step-Mom I thought...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    On page 14 of this magazine is an article about a newish ICU nurse who was fired after a losing union election at her hospital. She is workin ICU at a different hospital now. National Nurses United -...
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

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

    Maybe you can meet some nurses near you who have unionized. ere is information regarding Illinois. Scroll down for contact information. Illinois | National Nurses
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    herring_RN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    With Medicare in the USA we can choose our specialists. Our family practice physician is not a gatekeeper. I trust him, because he recommends excellent specialists, but we are keeping our...
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    herring_RN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    About single-payer national health insurance: Single-Payer National Health Insurance | Physicians for a National Health Program Medicare For All | National Nurses
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    Medical Debt Among People With Health Insurance

    herring_RN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    An estimated 1 in 3 Americans report having difficulty paying their medical bills – that is, they have had problems affording medical bills within the past year, or they are gradually paying...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    herring_RN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Woman Died After Being Arrested fo Refusing to Leave Hospital

    herring_RN posted a topic in Nursing News

    ... Blountstown hospital's doctors said the 57-year-old woman died from an undetected blood clot....