RN4MERCY

RN4MERCY

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  1. Just Off Insular Senate Floor, Life of the Uninsured Intrudes

    RN4MERCY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As progressives, we realize we're all in this together. Do unto others, and first do no harm. All the other civilized, industrialized nations provide medically necessary healthcare on a single-payer...

  2. Most Favorably Viewed Group in Healthcare Arena

    RN4MERCY replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :up:once again, nurses have an incredible opportunity to shape and lead the public policy debate regarding single-payer healthcare in the usa. the u.s. spends twice as much as other industrialized...

  3. Ethics and Collective Bargaining: Calls to Action

    RN4MERCY replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    No doubt, out of frustration with the "champions of change," "change agents", and "partnership councils of the church of the holy redesign." Sorry, but these schemes are often the products of...

  4. Republican Party Platform of 1956, LABOR

    RN4MERCY replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    A very interesting and rather amazing post, herring. It's almost hard to believe that any Republican ever showed much appreciation or support for labor, but then, I found this: In 1860, Abraham...

  5. "Just the good old Boys"

    RN4MERCY replied to ASSEDO's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    They never change, it seems. My colleagues and I got the same letters when we were organizing several years ago. Voting for the CNA by an overwhelming majority is the best muscle response I can think...

  6. To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

    RN4MERCY replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    A union is only as strong as the solidarity of it's members. They must act collectively, and in unity on solutions to the working conditions that are barriers to safe and effective patient care....

  7. To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

    RN4MERCY replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

  8. "Just the good old Boys"

    RN4MERCY replied to ASSEDO's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Me too...lot's of them in the past few years since we passed the ratio law here in California. I know they like the weather, but they really appreciate having safe patient assignments and decent...

  9. CNO Burnout

    RN4MERCY replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Dana Beth Weinburg wrote a compelling book that speaks to this issue. Code Green: A Case Study in How Hospital Restructuring Undermines Caregiving Suzanne Gordon wrote the forward for the book, and an...

  10. Lots of Questions ... Few Answers

    RN4MERCY replied to sfn2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  11. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "Being a good nurse is not always the same as being a good employee." :up:Advocacy for our patients should always be our primary mission, even when it is in conflict with our employer's bottom line....

  12. Saint Mary's, nurses have reached some agreements

    RN4MERCY replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The St. Mary's nurses have organized into a powerful force for the good of their profession and as advocates for their patients. Thanks for sharing the good news of their solidarity and their success!...

  13. SEIU Threatening Nurses at Home --What you should do if they com,e to your door

    RN4MERCY replied to lizzyj's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just a few words about Freedom of Association, perhaps?:wink2: "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up,...

  14. Nurses & Hamburgers: Worth Dying For

    RN4MERCY replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope God has a good sense of humor and a lot of forgiveness standing by when we get around to discussing naughtiness. Stereotypes that are used to marginalize and denigrate anyone are offensive,...

  15. Understanding Healthcare Orgainizing: The New Union Strategy

    RN4MERCY replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    re: the Corporate Campaign-if hospital corporations truly follow the rules and regulations, and give fair return for their favorable tax status to the community, then I don't suppose there would be...

  16. Been getting calls from SEIU?

    RN4MERCY replied to RedZeppelinRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Well, hopefully cooler heads will prevail soon among the so-called "leadership" at SEIU. Don't look now, but "here comes the judge." (anyone else out there remember Rowan and Martin's laugh...

  17. PBS program on healthcare systems.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I really prefer the term national health service. I should've qualified what I meant and used the term, "social insurance," that guarantees the right to care based on medical need. You're right of...

  18. PBS program on healthcare systems.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    With all the hype about Homeland Security, can any of our rights and freedoms be assured if we don't have a right to health care? What about personal security? We should have the personal security...

  19. University of California RN win historic CNA contract

    RN4MERCY replied to Ludlow's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You are awesome for showing solidarity with your colleagues like that; it means a lot, and Ludlow is right. If Sutter was smart they'd figure out that patients who have a choice are going to think...

  20. Been getting calls from SEIU?

    RN4MERCY replied to RedZeppelinRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    As far as I can tell, they didn't have a union at the CHP facilities in Ohio. The bosses filed for an election and only SEIU or vote No union was on the ballot. Then the bosses called off the...

  21. The union will lower my pay...........

    RN4MERCY replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I wouldn't be so quick to blame the workers and their unions for demanding a fair compensation in exchange for their labor; the labor/productivity that earns the wealth for the company. What about...

  22. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    RN4MERCY replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I wasn't addressing the NCLEX issue at all; I...that just happens to be the title of the thread. But I can see how, in a round about way, that my response could be construed as off topic, if you just...

  23. Nnoc

    RN4MERCY replied to lee1's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm a member too, and I couldn't agree more. Thanks for your solidarity and for demonstrating selfless concern for the well-being of others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCPUCzjlMlU The bosses...

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    RN4MERCY replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi Agnes, I know the RN Boards have authority to confer licensure and they hold RNs responsible for maintaining licensure and standards of professional conduct and practice. Our CNA/NNOC Nursing...

  25. University of California RN win historic CNA contract

    RN4MERCY replied to Ludlow's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Congratulations. I admire your collective advocacy. You stuck to it, stuck together, and your efforts have been rewarded, for all the right reasons. Health is a public good. The University of...