RN4MERCY

RN4MERCY

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  1. 4,000 Nurses strike for patient care.

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

    :smokin:Once again, the business interests have bought themselves a "right to abuse workers" law. And, they've framed the debate around the issue in such a way that people were hoodwinked into voting...

  2. 4,000 Nurses strike for patient care.

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

    Where I work, we've met a lot of really competent nurses from Oklahoma on travel assignment who come to visit California and work with us. They've heard about our CNA/NNOC nurses' union and the work...

  3. 4,000 Nurses strike for patient care.

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

    Dramatics? Unhappy? Hospitals know the rules and they'll blame nurses every time if they can get away with it. They shouldn't be open for business unless they have sufficient staffing to meet the...

  4. 4,000 Nurses strike for patient care.

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

    I disagree; it CAN be that bad. Hospitals can fail accreditation inspections, and remain open for business. Typical union-buster speak from you too, "if you don't like it here, go somewhere else." I...

  5. 4,000 Nurses strike for patient care.

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

  6. Insurance Practices: Delay, Diminish, Deny, & Blame

    RN4MERCY replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Even as a new grad..." Really now. So, you believe patients should be diagnosing and treating their own illnesses? Patients can't "go shopping" for medically necessary health care. They're not...

  7. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

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

    WP, I'm just curious about your use of the word "threat" in relation to the concept of union. For me, I would choose to use a positive analogy, like, the "threat" of a rainbow after a refreshing rain....

  8. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

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

    As an RN with over 35 years of direct care experience, in both public and private "non-profit" hospitals, the studies worth paying attention are the IOM, and the Linda Aiken's study that showed the...

  9. Health care for America

    RN4MERCY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not a naysayer to genuine reform, however we need to keep our eye on the prize. This is what Rose Ann DeMoro, Executive Director of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing...

  10. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

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

    Biased? I say, follow the money. Consider this: the Magnet Recognition Program, is run by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a for-profit subsidiary of the American Nurses Association....

  11. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    RN4MERCY replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We agree on one issue, that some politicians don't have public service in mind once they're elected to represent our interests. What's your frame of reference for inferring that Senator Obama is a...

  12. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    RN4MERCY replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Aaron, this forum is "Nursing Activism/Healthcare Politics." The description is listed as: Nursing Activism, Nursing Shortage, Mandatory Overtime, Nursing Networking, American Nurses Association,...

  13. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    RN4MERCY replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    QUOTE=Aquamarine;3142046]Does the joint commission encourage patients to ask what the nurse to patient ratio is, or how many nurses are on their 16th hour of work because someone didn't show up? or...

  14. Employee Free Choice Act Passes House

    RN4MERCY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You speak of cornered stare downs in parking lots and restrooms? "Mob pressure compels you for your safety"...to sign a union authorization card? This is an example of the tired, worn out anti-union...

  15. Medical costs force couples to divorce

    RN4MERCY replied to CseMgr1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And, in the words of Joe Hill, "don't mourn, organize!" Help make noise for HR 676: Single Payer Guaranteed Healthcare for everyone in America...not just those who can afford it! Now is the time....

  16. "It's Health Care, Not Health Insurance"

    RN4MERCY replied to imanedrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wasn't that a time? So many people have marched across that bridge because of what they're AGAINST. We the nurses, marched across that bridge because we're actually FOR something: the RIGHT to health...

  17. "It's Health Care, Not Health Insurance"

    RN4MERCY replied to imanedrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :typing Thousands, at least 85,000 CNA/NNOC members...and counting. The nation has approximately 2.3 Registered Nurses. Nurses are frequently the first contact point for the patient in the health...

  18. striking nurses

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

    All nurses should be proud of and continue to emulate these historical, professional role models in nursing. We need to honor those nurses by being leaders and active participants in social justice...

  19. striking nurses

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

    Unions work! If you're not at the table, you don't have a say. Getting involved, in a democratic all RN union makes our profession stronger and protects our ability to advocate for patient safety....

  20. florida unionized?? can it work?

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

    I disagree with you! Union strength is achieved through solidarity; collective action, in unity to achieve higher standards of professional practice and safe, therapeutic, and effective patient care!...

  21. "It's Health Care, Not Health Insurance"

    RN4MERCY replied to imanedrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    thanks, herring, for the good news: evidence of a growing grassroots national movement to alert the public to the dangerous deceit of ahip and their insidious, perverse profit taking at the expense of...

  22. Will Call Center Servicing Solve Labor's "Customer Satisfaction" Problems?

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

    Thanks, herring. A long article, but it makes several valid points; especially about SEIU members feeling disconnected from their union in the wake of this so-called "servicing" approach. One of my...

  23. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

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

    Hi Advocate, We're on the same page; I was hoping that we'd get a specific response from "46" rather than just an "I hate unions." You asked 46 to "BEGIN". I was hoping that she'd read your link and...

  24. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

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

    Starting with the article posted by advocateforsafety. Do you find fault with Dr. Seago and Dr. Ash's study? Are there flaws in their methodology? Do you disagree with "just cause" discipline,...

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

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

    Well said, Ludlow; thanks for sharing your experience. CNA/NNOC: "A Voice for Nurses, a Vision for Health Care." All for one and one for all. Proud to pay my dues in