Ruthfarmer

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  1. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It boils down to fear. Personal and group fears foster the all or nothing mentality. Some folks feel threatened and some how feel diminished by the thought that someone else might have a differing...

  2. Another one for my journal

    Ruthfarmer replied to EmergencyNrse's topic in Emergency

    Where I come from, you can spot a DFO a mile away. The DFO is the lady wearing house slippers who shows up at the ER with 65 other people when her nephew has been shot or stabbed. Wearing the house...

  3. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Perfectly makes the point of Response # 3 and Response #133 with the added bonus of vague pseudo-patriotic terms: hatred of America and the American way of life. Absolutely

  4. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Who determines what "unskilled" is. There are jobs that would appear to require no special training or education. But, the average person may not be able to walk in straight from the street and...

  5. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    False Equivalency. Another tool used to manipulate people into acting against their own interests. People may well become "emotional" about: a 40 hour work week; stopping child labor; implementing...

  6. I Just Quit the Worst Hospital in Canada and It Feels Great!

    Ruthfarmer replied to giveface's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I salute your integrity. I wish you much happiness and

  7. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Well

  8. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thanks for making this point. Having observed a considerable amount of care in magnet facilities in the last 6 months, I have not been favorably

  9. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Extremely well said. Extremely! Your overview of the policies and and economy and the focus of attention of the masses is spot

  10. To break the contract or not....that is the question

    Ruthfarmer replied to jaznia15's topic in Nursing Career

    If you've managed to work out a compromise with a different shift or other situation, that's great. But if that doesn't work out, there's not need to beat yourself up over it. Sometimes a job is...

  11. Fired!

    Ruthfarmer replied to LVNBSN2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I suggest that you do NOT consider returning to work for this facility. It is all too easy to "set a nurse up" and cause the nurse to lose his/her license. It is appropriate to say that...

  12. Is this truly the reality of nursing?

    Ruthfarmer replied to Reneeann25's topic in General Nursing

    This is a dangerous assignment. It is completely unreasonable and unacceptable. Each day that you accept thjs assignment you are risking your license. I would take my license and

  13. Made an error :'( unable to move on

    Ruthfarmer replied to mahal788's topic in General Nursing

    Let it go, Sweetie. No egregious harm was done. This has made an impression on you. Take the lesson with you and let it go. Be kind and gentle and caring to

  14. gave my notice, may need to cut it short

    Ruthfarmer replied to Jw1724's topic in General Nursing

    You are NOT "screwing" your co-workers. You have a health problem that requires care. Take care of yourself. Generally speaking, to most employers, a nurse is just an easily replaced spoke in the...

  15. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    Ruthfarmer replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The reason it's taboo is that our society is often driven by fear and ignorance. Often people feel powerless and hopeless, and this feeds right into the fear. Often people are ignorant regarding...

  16. An Interesting Thread: Productivity

    Ruthfarmer replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo!

  17. Knocked off my feet

    Ruthfarmer replied to redface's topic in General Nursing

    I have no way of knowing the details of the OP's situation. There are a number of reasons that sharing specific details would be unwise. Not sharing details, in and of itself, is not necessarily an...

  18. Knocked off my feet

    Ruthfarmer replied to redface's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Yes. Yes. These weak instructors have neither the heart of a nurse nor the heart of a teacher. They are often incompetent as nurses and somewhat incompetent as people in general. When dealing...

  19. They said I wasn't good enough. I didn't give up and neither should you.

    Ruthfarmer replied to dance4life's topic in General Nursing

    The economy is making things tough for new grads and seasoned nurses

  20. Orientation and Job NOT what was promised, want to quit!

    Ruthfarmer replied to lpn2rn81's topic in General Nursing

    My first job out of nursing school was a similar nightmare. I could go on for paragraphs about the blatantly unsafe things I observed at a similarly short-staffed facility. Get out of that snake...

  21. Nurses fighting for everyone

    Ruthfarmer replied to scecile's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you for bringing this effort and this organization to my

  22. Social inadequacy and nursing.

    Ruthfarmer replied to CaffinePrnPo's topic in General Nursing

    CaffinePrnPo, you will do just fine as a nurse. Don't worry about knowing how to "read" people. You don't have to depend on "reading" most people. You can just come right out and ask people what...

  23. Desk job or Prison job? Help!

    Ruthfarmer replied to christinacub's topic in General Nursing

    Experience will vary by facility. Not all prisons are the same. They are not managed the same. Yet there is a certain subculture specific to most prisons. This can be unpleasant and uncomfortable...

  24. Electronic documentation has stolen the human touch from nursing.

    Ruthfarmer replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Computer use and short staffing! Being required to do more with less. None of this makes for best practice, much less, personal care. Management seems to prefer nurses who dart around and barrel...

  25. Low Census...and LOVING IT!

    Ruthfarmer replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lindarn, I would like to give you multiple kudos and