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1. Nursing Revolution

   the bridge replied to autonursis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   There have been many attempts to organize nursing, and there are some hospitals that do have nurses unions. But most nurses do not belong to a union. When I was in orientation, they showed us a...

2. Pros and Cons of the Vickie Milazzo Program

   the bridge replied to Journeywoman's topic in Legal

   The Vickie Milazzo Program is probably not a good deal for most nurses. I have read about a lot of nurses who took this course and were never able to make any connections with legal firms that were...

3. I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

   the bridge replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   First of all, I am very saddened that you are being harassed by your fellow nurses. It really does not speak well of their duty to be professionals. But, quite frankly, it is a scenario that has and...

4. How to ask for a pay raise???

   the bridge replied to Kspice's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Everyone is eager to start off making as much money as possible upon graduation. And there is nothing wrong with that. But this employer is definitely offering you a great opportunity that is worth...

5. Lawyers Advised to Get a Nursing License During Tough Times

   the bridge replied to jackstem's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you jackstem for this great post! I clicked on the ABA Journal link and it was very interesting. One of the comments made was "But don’t go to nursing school thinking that you’re...

6. Ban together & change nursing?

   the bridge replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing, as it exists today, is designed to burn people out. The rule of the owners of the various places where nurses work is this: use as few nurses as possible to get all the work done, regardless...

7. poor staffing and new grad

   the bridge replied to anji's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   First of all, I hope you are still in the nursing profession. Of course, if you are not still in the nursing profession, it is obvious why. Nursing, as it exists today, is designed to burn people out....

8. poor staffing and new grad

   the bridge replied to anji's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   First of all, I hope you are still in the nursing profession. Of course, if you are not still in the nursing profession, it is obvious why. Nursing, as it exists today, is designed to burn people out....

9. Nursing Revolution

   the bridge replied to autonursis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   First of all, I hope you are still in the nursing profession. Of course, if you are not still in the nursing profession, it is obvious why. Nursing, as it exists today, is designed to burn people...

10. Ben Stiller as Gaylord Fokker

    the bridge replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    Even though everything in our society is fair game when it comes to comedy, I was very unhappy with how demeaning this film was towards the nursing profession. There was the running gag of every time...

11. Ban together & change nursing?

    the bridge replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the frustration that many nurses have experienced with trying to improve the quality of care for their patients. It seems like it is a constant uphill battle. One of the reasons that...