Kojak

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  1. So nursing is not his thing

    Kojak replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a list of Health Information Management/Nursing Informatics programs that would take him completely away from the bedside:

  2. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for proving my point. Why do you feel it necessary to take a personal stab at someone simply because they feel differently than you about

  3. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I sympathize with you. I've been at my workplace for over 20 years, and the answer I get from union proponents is, "If you don't like it go work somewhere else." This from a "nursing" union that has...

  4. Was that legal?

    Kojak replied to UM Review RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Never mind. .

  5. Coding

    Kojak replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just be careful. I took the RN Coder course 4 years ago. During the course, there was much hype about online coding jobs for RN's, so I went on to get my certification through AACCA. I spent a lot of...

  6. What is PALS and NPR

    Kojak replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what NPR stands for but PALS is Pediatric Advanced Life Support. You can most likely find courses through

  7. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

    Kojak replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    Of course the time is the issue. I'm not saying I agree with the practice, but if the norm is that some nurses just leave a taped report when they get off at 11:00PM, it would behoove the nurse that...

  8. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

    Kojak replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    You had a patient for 2 1/2 hours that you didn't know about? You've just described one of my recurring nightmares! You have every right to be angry. However wrong the practice, it sounds like this...

  9. 2 weeks notice next year because I want to move out?

    Kojak replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Wheaties, I don't have a lot of advice--just a few questions... Your facility sounds like a great place. A hospital with supportive management is hard to find. Are you sure you want to leave? Would...

  10. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That and the fact that ours is a closed shop. RN's have NO CHOICE at our hospital but to be represented by the union and pay its dues. I can't tell you how steamed I was to see part of my hard...

  11. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I currently work in a unionized facility and I FULLY understand the significance of the union in my workplace. I could write a book about "my" union, but I'll just make two points. One - I did not...

  12. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I pay $44 per paycheck/$1144 per year for CNA "representation". With approx. 700 nurses at our hospital, CNA is raking in around $700,000 per year. Ain't no way they're spending that much money on lil...

  13. Inland Valley Medical Center in California is UNION FREE

    Kojak replied to Sherwood's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Well said! I have been a nurse for over 20 years and have been a "squeaky wheel" for much of that time. I belong to a professional organization for my specialty and have used the strength of that...

  14. What if I want to quit the union?

    Kojak replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you are living in a right to work state it should be as easy as writing a letter. You can find out about specific laws in your state here: http://www.nrtw.org/rtws.htm Info on resigning from union...

  15. CNA trying to hit me up for drugs.

    Kojak replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It's a tough situation that you are in especially with jobs so hard to find. Unfortunately you are already in it neck deep and it's not going to go away no matter how much you try to ignore it. This...

  16. Was this ok?

    Kojak replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    once i removed the restraints, i would have either stayed with the patient until he was in bed or given the tech instructions to wait until i got back to help move the patient. of course it's always...

  17. 18-gauge vs. 20-gauge

    Kojak replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I always use a 20 or 22 gauge catheter for infusions and transfusions. A smaller catheter will cause less damage to the vein wall and will also allow more blood to flow around the catheter. It will...

  18. Is the ANA worth it????

    Kojak replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think your comment speaks to both ANA and CNA. At one time or another in my career I have been a member of all three different organizations-ANA, CNA and a specialty organization. I found the only...

  19. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    Kojak replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Someone needs to have a "chat" with the chaplain. He doesn't do the patient any good by validating unrealistic expectations and is also putting himself in an adversarial role with the nurses. That...

  20. I was slapped by a doctor!

    Kojak replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, in this profession, there will be many people, at all levels, who will try to control you through intimidation. As a new nurse, you have a long...

  21. Huge Endorsement for Employee Free Choice Act

    Kojak replied to Sherwood's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    the afl-cio cites research (done by a firm, btw, which lists the afl-cio as one of their clients) claiming 60,000,000 workers state they would join a union if they could, then seems to blame employer...

  22. Huge Endorsement for Employee Free Choice Act

    Kojak replied to Sherwood's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    . . . but merely assuming something is bad because an organization you dislike supports it is stupid. endorsement from an organization i dislike may not cause me to automatically think it's bad,...

  23. Huge Endorsement for Employee Free Choice Act

    Kojak replied to Sherwood's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    whether or not these acts are good for the the american people and nurses in specific has nothing to do with who does and does not support it. ideally, every voter would have sufficient knowledge...

  24. Government Restricted Health Care - How Much is Your Life Really Worth?

    Kojak replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I, for one, have enjoyed reading his posts in this thread. He very clearly makes his points without resorting to incivility. I think that's one of the reasons this thread has not deteriorated in the...

  25. The Customer is always right

    Kojak replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I see two issues here. The first is the verbal abuse and threats from the family. This should never be tolerated! Security should be called to escort the offending visitors out as soon as something...