Sherwood

Sherwood

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  1. Teach me about the National Right to Work Committee

    Sherwood replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So what your saying is that I was wrong implying that the CNA actually was able to bargain a contract that the majority of the Nurses were able to approve? The CNA failed and no dues were ever...

  2. Percent of men in class?

    Sherwood replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was one of two men in my Nursing class. Never bothered me. Drove my wife a little crazy at times though. We would come home to phone messages from "Suzanne" or "Lisa" wanting to know when I could...

  3. Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

    Sherwood replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I get called "Doc" all the time. I got called "Doc" before I was a Nurse. When I was a phlebotomist wearing a lab coat I was called Doc as well. I am quick to correct the error. Some patients think...

  4. Blood draws through infusing central lines

    Sherwood replied to misschelei's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just cannot see it doing any good for your patient to stop an infusion of a vasoactive drip be it dopamine, dobutamine or nipride to draw blood. I think an art line is in order if you are drawing...

  5. Teach me about the National Right to Work Committee

    Sherwood replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow Spacenurse, it seems you have already done a lot of research and posted all the information you liked. You have asked the question, then gave the answers you wanted everyone to hear. I have found...

  6. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    Sherwood replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are "martyrs" on both sides of this debate. I am not one of them. I as well as many many other nurses feel that the CNA does not represent the profession of nursing well. The strikes, the angry...

  7. Big Difference between RNs with a Diploma vs an Associates Degree?

    Sherwood replied to Rachaelina's topic in Nursing Career

    To tell you the truth, I never know the difference unless someone tells me. I never really know the difference between a BSN and a ADN either except maybe the BSN's charting looks better. I have...

  8. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    Sherwood replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is a loss and as I said we move forward. To Russell and Debbie and all the Scripps Nurses who worked so hard. I am proud to be associated with nurses who practice their profession daily from the...

  9. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    Sherwood replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  10. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I called a couple of places too. They contracts they negotiated were guaranteed, even if the strike was called off last

  11. Pensions Should Not Be Workers' Priority

    Sherwood replied to Geeg's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I must say I agree. The much sought after pensions are not all they are pumped up to be. I would much rather invest my money myself. As stated above pensions are tricky and not guaranteed no matter...

  12. Ordering scrubs online

    Sherwood replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I buy mine from http://www.allheart.com they have several different brands and their customer service is very good. I miss the day when there was a uniform shop near any major hospital. That way you...

  13. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This week on July 27th and 28th, the Nurses of Scripps Encinitas Hospital in Sunny Southern California will vote on Decertification of the California Nurses Association. According to the rules, a "NO"...

  14. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You hit the nail on the head fergus51. Many feel that if they don't accept the unsafe assignment they will lose their jobs. I would rather lose my job than risk someones

  15. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You ask a fair question and here is my answer. I have worked for an unreasonable manager. Maybe not as unreasonable as you and I have worked for bad management who attempted cost cutting measures that...

  16. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Like I said before, I hate floating. Your situation sounds worse. One other thing I forgot to mention, when I do float, I am NEVER assigned more than four patients if I am floated to a unit outside of...

  17. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree, I hate to float and the managers know it. Luckily there are a few who do not mind it and volunteer sometimes. Our resource/float pool has helped as well, thats what they were hired to do....

  18. Judge Rules CNA strike Illegal 7/20/05

    Sherwood posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Judge issues order to halt planned nurses strike By Lisa Rapaport -- Bee Staff Writer Published 11:28 am PDT Wednesday, July 20, 2005 A Sacramento Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining...

  19. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe that any manager or the nurse for that matter would be absolute fools to make or accept such an assignment. Check your hospitals policy and procedure manuals, I am sure you will find a clear...

  20. Judge Rules CNA strike Illegal 7/20/05

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree that what we need to do is organize NOT unionize. What we need to do is work together as professionals, present ourselves as the college educated professionals we are. We do not need to take...

  21. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Karen Silkwood died in a mysterious car accident. Is this a threat? This is a forum to voice and respect each others opinions. We do not have to agree. This is a forum for nursing professionals....

  22. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Funny, I do not work in a unionized hospital. If asked to work overtime and I do not want to all I have to do is say "NO". it works everytime all the time. I get no flack or fall out. My review does...

  23. Where do you buy your scrubs?

    Sherwood replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have pretty much stuck with http://www.allheart.com myself now for a couple of years. They have a large variety of brands and colors so you are not limited. They also have good prices on...

  24. Shared governance

    Sherwood replied to Grushenka's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If I recall a seminar I attended a few months ago, it is the Porter-O'Grady model of Share Governance that is successfully being used in hopitals that have achieved Magnet status. This not only brings...

  25. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just ask my patients what I have done to advance nursing, ask their families, ask any of the nurses I have precepted over the years. Ask the high school students I have lectured to on the dangers of...