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  1. Do you know how much $$$ your Hospital CEO makes in one year?

    shermrn replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I see your point, it makes sense that for the amount they are paid they could get a bit more creative with the money

  2. Do you know how much $$$ your Hospital CEO makes in one year?

    shermrn replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First off I don't kid myself by thinking the union works for me, it's a buisness, they work for themselves and have nicely cornered the market. Have you looked at how difficult it is to remove a...

  3. Do you know how much $$$ your Hospital CEO makes in one year?

    shermrn replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Check out Unionfacts.com to see how much our union officials make. I think the top compensation for the Minnesota Nurses Association is about 149,000. Not too bad for a company with 71 employees....

  4. Managerial ABUSE of Nurses

    shermrn replied to rnmimirn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm generally anti-union, however I do see a benefit to nurses being unionized, as long as the overall goal is better patient outcomes. In my short 16 years in nursing I've observed many nurses who...

  5. Medical Marijuana Advocacy as a Nurse

    shermrn replied to loladevilleLVN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I support the use of medical marijuana, as well as the general legalization of drugs. If you are in favor of medical marijuana you want to be able to advocate for it's use without comming accross as...

  6. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again, personal attacks are not helpful to the discussion. Personal attacks, and baseless accusations seem to be a common liberal tactic in the absence of logic and common sense. I respectfully...

  7. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In these areas why can't people volunteer to provide transportation and donate money to help pay for the procedures? Why is it the governments responsibility? There seem to be plenty of people to...

  8. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Regarding tax incentives for oil and gas companies, these are not the only companies that receive tax incentives, most all corporations do. Sometimes the incentives are kickbacks for supporting one...

  9. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Abortion is legal in this country, where are people not allowed to have abortions in this

  10. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't see how attacking me adds anything intelligent to this discussion. But, I am anti-union, and anti-abortion. I also am against the death penalty, so you are wrong on that count. One thing...

  11. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What we as nurses should be doing about this is to get involved in the political process and support politicians who share your values. If you are pro abortion then work to get those who share your...

  12. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    LadyFree28, your comment basically rephrases what I said about the constitution with the exception of deism. Deism and Christianity share similar values. You are correct that some of the founding...

  13. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We must remember though that the country was founded on Christian values and that the constitution gives no provision for seperating religious beliefs from legislation. It only says that the...

  14. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am just trying to look at the facts. The governor was elected by people with similar beliefs and his job is to govern in a way that reflects and supports those beliefs. The governor, based on his...

  15. not sure if i'm qualified, please advise

    shermrn replied to aubreyy_32's topic in Nursing Career

    Answer the question honestly then try to contact the nurse manager or whoever is doing the hiring and let them know of your interest and experience, also give them a copy of your

  16. Feel Horrible, Have Lost All Confidence....

    shermrn replied to LatinRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone is bound to make mistakes, luckily your mistake had no adverse effects. You were also honest about the incidnet and have likely learned a valuable lesson. Don't let it ruin your...

  17. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    SuzieVn, can you elaborate on where I misunderstand the issue? Planned Parenthood is being defunded because of their advocation for abortion, correct? It looks like this is the only reason for the...

  18. Lack of Healthcare Accessibility Affects Every Patient, Every Nurse, Every Hospital.

    shermrn replied to RNGoldie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From what I've read about this issue, Planned Parenthood could get funding if they were to stop advocating for abortion. Sure sounds like Planned Parenthood are the ones choosing to limit healthcare,...

  19. sequester...huh?

    shermrn replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In this discussioon it's important to realize that the American public has gotten exactly what it deserves. Sure it's easy to blame the government for our problems but the real blame lies with the...

  20. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    shermrn replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Piercings and tattoos just show that you want to fit in and be trendy, don't waste your time or money. If you want to change your appearance go to the gym (if you don't already). My first reaction...

  21. I think I'm freaking out.....

    shermrn replied to woobie8504's topic in Nursing Career

    Well hang in there. Smart idea about the nursing magazine subscriptions, also maybe review some of the basics from your old nursing textbooks. Good luck with

  22. Is working in the NICU a good idea for me, as a person with mild cerebral palsy?

    shermrn replied to bella201's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have never worked in the OR and maybe someone who has can chime in here, but would a "surgery tech" type of position work out for you? It sounds lke your only deficit is in the lower extremities...

  23. Night Shift Question/Advice/Tips

    shermrn replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked nights for six years, now I'm on a day/night rotation. About two years ago I hit a wall and really struggled to stay awake for the night shifts. After talking with my doctor I was able...

  24. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    shermrn replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You may be happier with more acute/critical care. Some of the best patients are the ones who are vented and sedated, then you really only have the family to deal with. Often times family members are...

  25. Unhygienic practices?

    shermrn replied to worriedabouthygiene's topic in General Nursing

    It does seem odd that they would have you do this. Unless you really need the job I would look elsewhere, it just seems strange to