efy2178

efy2178

Member

  • Content

    148

  • Visitors

    4,896

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    6

All Content by efy2178

  1. Who are the Uninsured?

    efy2178 replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have an RN friend who told me that her employer (a large group of physicians) restructured and decided to offer family health insurance at a cost of over 800.00 a month!!! If you were on a single...

  2. mandatory overtime

    efy2178 replied to Kim Mohun's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That bill has not yet passed. But if you would like to send a fax to Bush telling him to leave our overtime alone ogg onto: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/faxbush4ot/e75e4zb8en8 He is really...

  3. Making a difference for our profession

    efy2178 replied to healinghand's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The union is already started. The American Nurse Association started an RN union called United American Nurses backed by the AFL_CIO. You can call them and get something going at your

  4. mandatory overtime

    efy2178 replied to Kim Mohun's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to get a union started for theother workers in the hospital. I'm sure you are not alone. Try http://www.SEIU.org You have a right to 1 1/2 times your pay after 40 hours a week. The eight...

  5. Ever feel like a prostitute?

    efy2178 replied to pinkscrubs's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you are not a union hspital, then maybe it is time to think about one. At the very least, a union will make sure you know what your rights are as a worker. The American Nurses Association started...

  6. How desperate is your state for Nurses?

    efy2178 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Are they really looking for the 'perfect' nurse? Or is this an excuse to cut more experienced and higher paying

  7. How desperate is your state for Nurses?

    efy2178 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you Karen for posting this again! A dear friend of mine was fired last week for "her personality" but she is a 'good nurse'. She is having a difficult time understanding why she was fired....

  8. religion and nursing

    efy2178 replied to alikat70's topic in General Nursing

    Alikat 70: I think everyone questions their mortality, the universe, God and how to live with God if you believe. I have had varying beliefs over the years and at times almost approached being an...

  9. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    efy2178 replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    Even if your state allows this there are some things to be aware of: 1. The RN delegating to the CNA retains accountability for the catheterization being done correctly. 2. The employee who is placing...

  10. Amendment Protecting Overtime Pay Removed from Funding Bill

    efy2178 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Amendment Protecting Overtime Pay Removed from Funding Bill Bush Administration claiming victory--obstacle to implementation of proposed new regulations is removed. The White House is claiming victory...

  11. Nursing issues that need change

    efy2178 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After reading cheerfuldoer's thread https://allnurses.com/t51307-10-1.html > about writing to Dr. Phil I thought I would start a thread about what the nurses on this board thing need changing. How...

  12. Nursing issues that need change

    efy2178 replied to efy2178's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree with you more Elish954! My sentiments exactly. Today I opened the newspaper and found out one of the affiliate hospitals in Dubuque unionized. This is the way to get your say! Call...

  13. Nursing issues that need change

    efy2178 replied to efy2178's topic in General Nursing

    Very true SmilingBlueyes. I just wanted to get things a little more together if you will. I agree that there is a problem with the trickle down of cash. But this is true in so many companies....

  14. Wrote Dr. Phil yesterday....

    efy2178 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Please give your ideas on next thread:

  15. Nursing issues that need change

    efy2178 replied to efy2178's topic in General Nursing

    Good questions Joe. My last job was full of undereducated supervisors and managers who were out to please the physicians only. The turnover is high. In fact, a bunch of RN's were let go from their...

  16. Wrote Dr. Phil yesterday....

    efy2178 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, have written about the nursing shortage. Although Oprah did not contact me, the following week she mentioned nurses on her show and how they are not appreciated and are heroes. I have...

  17. giving report to a monster!!!

    efy2178 replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you don't agree but I will stick to my opinion. After nursing for 18 years and in several different areas, I have come across my share of bullies. I would and have confronted them. It is...

  18. giving report to a monster!!!

    efy2178 replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    Your coworker's behaviour is abusive and should not be tolerated. After report you need to take him aside and have a discussion with him. Sometimes bullys only bully because they can. Be up front...

  19. UAPs administering meds

    efy2178 replied to Myra Gail's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Check out this web site by the Amewrican Nurses Association reagarding Unliscensed Assitive Personnel

  20. Verbal Abuse from surgeons in the OR

    efy2178 replied to spineCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    I worked as an RN in the OR and was team leader for a group of very abusive physicians. Administration did nothing unless it was so obvious (like the time a surgeon threw a scalpel across the room...

  21. Gastroenterology Nurses!?!?!

    efy2178 replied to crp2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a GI Nurse, an OR nurse and I have worked in cardiology EP lab. My happiest times were in the endoscopy lab. For information contact the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and...

  22. UAPs administering meds

    efy2178 replied to Myra Gail's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't know of a state where a UAP can legally administer medications. This is not a task that can or should be delegated. If somehow the institution is reading between the lines of a board...

  23. What is with these martyrs?

    efy2178 replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I find this conversation very interesting. How many on this board are really nurses (I have a problem with an RN who believes physician's should dictate nursing practice)? For those of you who...

  24. What is with these martyrs?

    efy2178 replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is important that nurses who except an assignment that is "overwhelming" understand they are putting the patients at risk. There is no legal defense for this. You need to refuse the assignment...