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  1. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part Two

    kcmylorn replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Really good article- I too have been in the eye of the storm. I keep examinig myself and wondering and evaluating my self to see what I did to cause such rath. This article kind of sets it straight. I...

  2. Do you think they/employers are watching what we post?

    kcmylorn replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I hope so - maybe then they would stop the insane things they do and adjust their

  3. Having trouble getting a job

    kcmylorn replied to pauldarosaranch's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would question that- "report you to the board" line/crock of crap. That has become a popular line that these 'crazy, in need of medication' managers are feeding alot of nurses now a days. Go to your...

  4. Employment drug screen to include nicotine

    kcmylorn replied to originalred's topic in General Nursing

    The rights you deny some one today, may be your right denied tomorrow.!! Bacon double cheese burger, reckless driving, procreation and maternity leave, wine sipping after hours., facebook, these...

  5. Employment drug screen to include nicotine

    kcmylorn replied to originalred's topic in General Nursing

    apparently these hospitals don't think there is a high enough unemployment rate in this country. They sould start screening their HR, CEO and Nurse manangers for

  6. Strike nursing

    kcmylorn replied to trulefty's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    trulefty-I think if you supported your nursing colleages- in celebrating their gains for their contract and strength in solidarity., You wouldn't even be asking your original question, nor would you...

  7. CNA/NNU sends letter to Sutter CEO Pat Fry re: Lockout

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

    :idea:Just out of curiosity- What was Lord( or is it King) Fry's response to the NNU's letter. What was his response to the 2 statements of relating to patient jeapordy. Does he plan on blowing off...

  8. Are any of you loyal?

    kcmylorn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you xtxrn- I certainly couldn't do

  9. How to get position at UnitedHealth Group/Blue Cross Blue shield

    kcmylorn replied to lifein08's topic in Case Management

    Thank You Beachyfe for your post- It was very helpful and gave me a more realistic picture of what I'll be in for. I hope I like it

  10. 23,000 RNs in CA to hold a one-day strike on Sept. 22

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

    Maybe some of the statements and feeling posted here on allnurses related to these CEO's and their salaries should be read/quoted at the strike for the entire nation of CEO's to hear. Maybe then these...

  11. How to get position at UnitedHealth Group/Blue Cross Blue shield

    kcmylorn replied to lifein08's topic in Case Management

    beachyfe- I have accepted a position as a home based CM for an insurance co. How do you like working at home? Can you give me any info on the pros/cons of working from home. I do not have any young...

  12. 23,000 RNs in CA to hold a one-day strike on Sept. 22

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

    :yeah:Chico David- and all 23,000 of you guys , given them hell and make one big noise about it. Bring thoses CEO money mongral walls down. Don't hold any facts and data back especially the CEO...

  13. Patient Scenarios/Critical Thinking

    kcmylorn replied to vg1003's topic in General Nursing

  14. 23,000 RNs in CA to hold a one-day strike on Sept. 22

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

    I wish there were more nurses reading this thread. This affects all of us. Doesn't matter which state we live in. These nurses in california can not fight the battle for all nurses accross the...

  15. In honor of 9/11.... what was it like as a nurse?

    kcmylorn replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    I was working same day surgery in NJ approx 2 hr south of NYC. The first OR outpatient cases were coming back to us. All us nurses were scurring around doing our usually routine of preop admits and...

  16. 23,000 RNs in CA to hold a one-day strike on Sept. 22

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

    Ditto.

  17. Change is scary!

    kcmylorn replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just did this myself. Since the economy went bad, I had only been able to do agency. I was working a temp position, an office job with no patients in sight and working per deim. This was my first non...

  18. Pct refused delegation

    kcmylorn replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Manate111- it sound like you are getting endocrinated into the world of dirty unit politics- Where the aise changes the story to make you look likethe bad guy- shame on you for making that aide do her...

  19. Pct refused delegation

    kcmylorn replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    lilaclover in Canada- your description sounds exactly like many of my shifts over the past years Glad to see there is not much different in the PCT/CNA/Care aide's poor work ethics across the borders-...

  20. Pct refused delegation

    kcmylorn replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the most frustrating and discouraging aspect of bedside nursing. The PCT saw you empty the colostomy for 3 nights and doesn,t have a clue as to why you did and now you are asking them...

  21. Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    kcmylorn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'd have responded to ad- Are you planning on chasing the nurse around the bed?- Condoning the taking of one groups rights, opens the door for taking many more persons rights. Especially gone...

  22. Hospital frequent flyers??? Whatever happened to it being an acute care facility!

    kcmylorn replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    I think these are perfect examples of the "customer satisfaction" craze that has been sweeping healthcare and nursing by our business minded jacka**es. The business majors don't know about these...

  23. Immanuel Kant - Theory/Ethics

    kcmylorn replied to BROWNEYEDNURSE13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is obvious your medical ethics assignment. This class is one where you should be doing all you own work. This is the class that is the foundation that teaches you CRITICAL THINKING. This not...

  24. With the way nursing is today, the common sense thing would be...

    kcmylorn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Spikey- kudos to you for having the courage and forsight to even ask the compeling questions and thought you did. You may be 23 yr old. But I suspect you are mature beyond your years. To even be able...

  25. Can I find a "desk" RN job without experience

    kcmylorn replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in Nursing Career

    SoulSpirit Rn- Is that your purpose in life-to provoke people. Maybe nursing is not the place for you- in front of or behind the desk.! You struck no nerve with me. Trust me. Your attitude is a bit...