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  1. Massachusetts Nurses: advocacy in ACTION

    mdfog10 replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    our brothers and sisters in the big state of Texas have arrived to the party!! we would love to have you also. What a great day that will

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

    mdfog10 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nurses united and working together can change our healthcare system. Nothing gets accomplished without action. Be part of the solution

  3. Tired of people commenting on my salary

    mdfog10 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the sarcastic replies and the idea to change the subject. My first reaction though, tends to be that fire, police and nurses lives are at risk everyday on the job. I have the ability to...

  4. Massachusetts Nurses: advocacy in ACTION

    mdfog10 replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    CONGRATULATIONS NURSES FROM MNA !!!!!! Mass. Staffing bill passed in the house! Nurses need to keep the pressure on to make sure it goes all the way!!!!:redbeathe:redbeathe SAFE STAFFING SAVES...

  5. Unite nurses, don't divide us

    mdfog10 replied to klbackus's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Mass. Ratio bill has passed in the house!!!!!!:yeah: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/05/23/hoax_by_truant_prompts_wide_search/ see the second news

  6. Anti- union, anti- staffing ratio nurses

    mdfog10 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In 2005 Arnold Schwartzenneger wanted to make changes that would NOT affect his family or friends. Easy to propose cuts to education and worker pensions when your children can go to any school or...

  7. CNA/NNOC on PBS Bill Moyers Journal

    mdfog10 replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You have to believe that change is possible and that NURSES can lead the way!!! When the people lead, the leaders

  8. Ohio nurses, hospitals at odds over patient-ratio proposal

    mdfog10 replied to nurseygirl79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for the video links. Power in

  9. "Just the good old Boys"

    mdfog10 replied to ASSEDO's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Bottom line, hospitals get very nervous when nurses are united, educated and advocating for their patients. I believe that Nurses can turn any situation around when we are united. My hospitals labor...

  10. Mandatory daytime meetings for nightshift employees

    mdfog10 replied to BizzieRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would write a letter requesting that the meeting times are varied . Get a majority of your nurses to sign it and present it to your manager. It may be manditory but that should not stop them from...

  11. Key Legal Decision Protecting Right of Public Employees to Strike

    mdfog10 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This ruling is so important. Nurses must have the ablilty to have their voices heard outside of hospitals, in their communities. The public trusts us and if we are gaged, they are at risk. Many nurses...

  12. Massachusetts Nurses: advocacy in ACTION

    mdfog10 replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    SAFE STAFFING SAVES LIVES!!! my latest favorite is "speed kills". I have met many RNs who have come from other states to work in California. They are happy to be here , but wish they could deliver...

  13. Forward-rotating shifts better for worker health

    mdfog10 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Rotating shifts are unsafe and something that belongs in the dark ages. Magnet is against rotating shifts. I find that many nurses do prefer one shift over another. It is the rotating of shifts that...

  14. Nurse Staffing Laws: Should You Worry?

    mdfog10 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, MORE RNs at the bedside is the answer. Not elitist and disconnected nursing management. My hospital claims they have a "lean" management team. I feel like I have to fight to deliver basic care...

  15. know any Nursing Insurance???

    mdfog10 replied to tampaflrn6's topic in General Nursing

    I also have coverage with NSO. you can't guarantee the hospital will back you up. Also in CA, with a malpractice claim over $3,000.00 they will asign blame. That means that the hospital and any staff...

  16. Outside Scope of Practice in CA?

    mdfog10 replied to CalsMom's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. I believe that Physicians (especially in a clinic setting), get upset when you cause "trouble" because they want you to just do it and make their lives easier. They don't care...

  17. Health Disparities: What Can Nursing Do?

    mdfog10 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Nursing can also promote nurse-managed primary care and focus on changing local, state, and national policies to increase access, equity, and health protection." Yes, we can change policies. Support...

  18. Union or non?

    mdfog10 replied to bagatelle800's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    An inury to one is an injury to

  19. University of California RN win historic CNA contract

    mdfog10 replied to Ludlow's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nothing good comes easy. As a UC RN I can tell you that it took us 11 months to get this contract. We will be back to the table very soon for a wage and benefit reopener. We have had multiple strike...

  20. The union will lower my pay...........

    mdfog10 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Even my "public sector" hospital is making hundreds of millions in profit and getting record amounts in donations. Twice in 12 years it has been proven that this institution has improperly given...

  21. How do I find out which......

    mdfog10 replied to UnionOrNot's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The BEST union is CNA/NNOC. Always a Patient advocate and therefore a Nurse advocate as

  22. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    mdfog10 replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    :up:MY CNA/NNOC dues have provided me with: NURSE to Patient ratios, continued pension protection, smaller cost shifting of my health care costs , increased staffing protections, increase in my...

  23. The crowd was there to show support for SB 840

    mdfog10 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In George Bush's America no one cares if you are poor or debilitated. As a college student with no health insurance, I went to my eye doctor. He told me I had to go to a specialist immediately as I...

  24. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    mdfog10 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: Don't let the fear mongers and uninformed sidetrack you. SB840(California) and HR676---simply put all the money we are already spending in one pot and pay the providers....

  25. A news article that doesn't blame just nurses! LOL!

    mdfog10 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    1 error per day is not excessive. I just learned that my hospital ESTIMATES that we have 500 med errors per month. You have to also realize this is the Known errors . There are so many that go...