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  1. I was the only RN on my floor named in the Press Ganey for the Month of MAY

    music replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations ! You obviously have the true spirit of nursing in your heart and soul. You can laugh at the absurdities of things that don't matter and you understand the things that do matter. The...

  2. The first day....alone

    music replied to KckStrt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck Steve! Sounds like you did a good job in orientation. Just remember, even though you are technically on your own now, you are never really on your own. You have entered a wonderful...

  3. Question about striking nurses?

    music replied to mommy2boys's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Actually, I'm not "prettifying anything. It's very simple. I would cross the picket line with absolutely no feeling that I was undercutting what the nurses were striking for. I wouldn't look at it...

  4. Has anyone taken the CEN examination?

    music replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

    I recently took the exam after missing it by 7 points the first time. The first time, I rushed through the questions. I have many years of ED experience so I thought it would be easy. The test taking...

  5. Question about striking nurses?

    music replied to mommy2boys's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Some comments on a few points that have been brought up. Regarding the post about diploma grads being gullible...........and that's why we are anti-union........ I am a diploma grad and certainly do...

  6. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    music replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    YOU SAID: "No union improves care in every hospital on every uniy. It is up to the nurses who are the union." And I say: It is also up to the nurses who are not in a union to participate in improving...

  7. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    music replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Space Nurse, Like I said: I think that most nurses really try to give good care and to speak up for their patients whether they are in a union or not. ............................I think trying to...

  8. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    music replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Space Nurse, I agree that the blame is shared by many. However, the nurses at King Drew were in a union as far as I know and NOT ONE TIME did I ever see them defended in the press by their union. So,...

  9. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    music replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, sorry but that is just totally not in the least bit believable. If that study is true, then why is King Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles closing most of the hospital, losing funding due to...

  10. To Be or not To Be a Nurse

    music replied to katiti69's topic in Nursing Career

    To Katiti, Many years ago, I went to nursing school and there were times I wanted to quit when things got tough. I was out of town, homesick and most of my friends were off at college in sororities...

  11. god is good all the time...

    music replied to batibot's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations and welcome to the profession of nursing. You have many wonderful opportunities ahead. Be very proud of what you have accomplished and God bless you in your chosen field. YAY........

  12. Help!

    music replied to Kristen2987's topic in California Nursing

    Kristen, First of all, I commend you on your honesty and for reaching out. You are doing all the right things and it sounds like you have recognized and accepted the fact that you have a problem with...

  13. Scripps Encinitas is an OPEN SHOP, CNA loses "union security clause"

    music replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Open Shop...............Open Mind...............No one taking your money to tell you what to say or do. No one giving part of your dues money to support candidates or causes you don't support. No one...

  14. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    music replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    AMEN...........AMEN.......AMEN!!! R-E-S-P-E-C-T ..........Find out what it means to me. It means being union free! and speaking for

  15. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

    music replied to LuciGirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a very important point that you have made regarding being in a union. You state that they didn't help you with this problem. This is something I have said time and again to those wanting a...

  16. Instituting Shared Governance

    music replied to angel19775's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Tim Porter O'Grady has written and spoken a lot about Shared governance and has free downloadable information here http://www.tpogassociates.com/SharedGovernance.htm Look on the left hand side and you...

  17. New and thinking I shoukd give up

    music replied to newrn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You passed the exam. You're a nurse! Good for you! Don't give up now. You already finished the hard part. Nursing is a wonderful profession with many opportunities. I think you just need to find the...

  18. Different kind of retaliation

    music replied to ZZTopRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ZZTop, I'm very sorry to hear you have had such a negative experience. I know it took a lot to get your confidence back after being out for awhile. Many things have changed but unfortunately, some...

  19. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

    music replied to LuciGirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As an RN for many years, I have observed that nurses, in general, have a tendency to "follow the leader" and the "leaders" aren't always setting the right example. We take better care of our patients...

  20. Should a new grad go straight to the OR??

    music replied to Tibbymc's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been a nurse for MANY years. My first year out of school, I worked in the OR. I did this for about a year and a half. It was a great learning experience. It taught me even more than I already...

  21. i hate my nursing job

    music replied to Mylife's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi ............ Thanks for being so honest and sharing feelings that I bet many have in their first year. First of all..........give yourself a big pat on the back for completing school, passing your...

  22. Impact of computers on pt care and workflow

    music replied to HINFgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nancynurse, We started using computer charting years ago and I felt the same as you when we first started. It was frustrating for all of us and so many new things to learn. Now, we all love it and...

  23. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    music replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lindarn, With all due respect, you obviously have had some bad experiences in the past with management that leaves you absolutely convinced that unions are the only way.....................I would...

  24. MSNBC/Connected and Arnold's Affair??????

    music replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I

  25. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    music replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well said caroladybelle. I can see where you may think I am a "single issue" poster. I heard you and will take that into consideration. I am very passionate about many nursing and healthcare issues....