actiongirl

thank you for responsing, In three days we have had two nurses assaulted,our union allows for time and the hos[ital has a EAP program. But we are still assaulted Any ideas out there?

I have written an article on workplace violence, I have been on a radio show x 2 talking about the violence against health care workers. We are no different then anyone else providing service,what makes these folks think it is okay to yell,swear and punch us.

The nurses are getting assaulted more frequently than before. I feel like if we don't act soon we are going to be in big trouble. One of the union's MNA( MA. Nurses assoc)tried to get it passed nothing has happened. A few of us nurses are working on it,requesting people to write their represenatives and senators, we also went to the State house in Boston to talk to some of the legislatives, they weren't around but we spook to their aids. We also have had some articiles in the local newspaper and we will be on the radio next month. Does any one know how many states make it a felony charge if thet hit a Nurse? physician or medical asst? secretary ot housekeeper? Can anyone give me any more pointers? Thanks for reading ,:heartbeat:eek:Actiongirl