mscranton

I am also pro-union and this is why. Recently I moved from Missoula, Montana where both hospitals have nursing unions. I was a telemetry technician in 1990 when I moved into the state and really saw just how beneficial it is for all employees in a facility when a union is there, even if they are not in the union and members. I had great benefits and most of all the respect from supervisors and administrators that we all deserve, no matter what field one works in. After 17yrs as a technician, I returned to school and became a registered nurse where I then returned to one of the two hospitals in Missoula to work. I felt an umbrella surrounding and protecting my rights and benefits as an employee, who serves people. Sure there are dues, but the cost is worth it when comparing that situation to what I have now; working as a nurse in North Carolina. I forgot to include this very important factor when I moved closer to family and now I find that the nurses are required to do just about whatever... their employers deem they should do...so the corporation can make a profit. I am presently working as a Wound care nurse 9-5:30 for a facility of 100+ people. Originally, the previous txmt nurse workied lots of overtime to achieve the quality care that was expected. (45-55hrs) Now, I am expected to do the same job in 32 hrs and still subjected to ridicule and regulations if I don't get my work done. Practically no overtime is allowed now. I am frantically running from one room to another, trying to not talk too much to the elders so I can at least attempt to get my stuff done. I feel like my manager is only looking at the bottomline=$$$$. Jobs have been eliminated here and mine could be the next one going; since rarely do nursing homes have txmt nurses. If you have a chance to work within a union, this is your most protected place of employment. Check out the website for the 'National Nurses United' union. Nurses are one of :yeah:the most respected profession in the world and deserve respect and protection!!!!

While I was changing an ostomy bag and cleaning his site; some feces splashed onto my lip!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can hardly stand to even think about it!!!!

You make that wound sooooooooo good!!!! Having a hard time finding decent work as a nurse in North Carolina!!!

:nurse:Am I dreaming or didn't we go through a similiar experience when healthcare reform was talked about in the 90's? Yep...when the Clinton's were in the White House. Don't get me wrong I am a...or was a Democrat but what is happening? North Carolina economy is really struggling! I moved here from Montana in March, 2010 and there are few, good nursing jobs. By some mistake, I went from a hospital in Montana to LTC nursing in North Carolina, thinking it would be more personable. I'm working as fast as I can as a Wound care nurse and the DON has just cut my hours down to 32 and continues to expect me to do everything I was doing while working overtime. Health care reform just gives business the go ahead to tighten the belt and work everyone to death. I don't know if it is just the conservative church related LTC that I am working for or? Anyone perspectives please!