mercy31513

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1. Show Bedside Nurses the Money

   mercy31513 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Being a long time staffer I can tell you if you have a limited budget. Nurse like appreciation. Give them a greeting card with a free lunch ticket or subway ticket. I never met a nurse who didn't eat....

2. starting a Union

   mercy31513 replied to tbriggsLPN's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I just now finished a research paper on nursing unions. I suggest you call a trade union and not a professional union although I am a member of the ANA and GNA. Trade Unions focus their efforts on...

3. Need Help With Nurse-patient Ratio Legislation - You Can Make A Difference!!!

   mercy31513 replied to autimom4ever's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   It sounds like you all are a wonderful group of nurses and certified assistants. I too would be proud to work with you all and I hope the cohesiveness between patient care givers becomes

4. starting a Union

   mercy31513 replied to tbriggsLPN's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I don't think organizations which employ nurses want unions. It is not profitable for them. workers rights can only be obtained through unionization in today's health care settings. The World Bank has...

5. Need Help With Nurse-patient Ratio Legislation - You Can Make A Difference!!!

   mercy31513 replied to autimom4ever's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I suggest nurses or medical personnel join labor unions. Not professional unions whose main concern is accredidation and advancement for nursing profession but just as in California, labor unions....

6. My Patient is Dying

   mercy31513 replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I feel for you. I have been there myself. I am enclosing a poem that the family may appreciate and you also. It has helped many times in my hospice career. I'M FREE Don' grieve for me, for now I'm...

7. Need Help With Nurse-patient Ratio Legislation - You Can Make A Difference!!!

   mercy31513 replied to autimom4ever's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   below is the lettermarch 3, 2004dear sir/madam:i am writing to urge you to cosponsor s 991/hr 3656 the "registered nurse safe staffing act of 2003." this legislation seeks to ensure that patients...