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  1. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As far as my being a whistleblower, yes I am. My case made new case law and if you Google my name its right there. The problem with my case is that I got fired for reporting pt safety concerns which...

  2. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Let me define deadwood. Deadwood is staff in positions no longer suited for the job description. For example, when there are Nurse Managers managing nursing staff, they must be in touch with the...

  3. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Esme12 ...you are a wealth of knowledge BUT I wonder if you're misunderstanding some of the goals of my 'optional' union for nurses and healthcare workers. The two main goal or objectives I would like...

  4. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) updates its code of ethics

    lkulmann replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh, I agree! I will work till I die. Once a worker bee always a worker bee :) Somehow knowing that you have fulfilled you nursing career at the required amount of time, say 20-25yrs service, you can...

  5. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lady free...as I said, you would check the NO box in my 'union' you are in a good spot it seems. Not all facilities are as wonderful as yours is, that's why there are unions. The dept of labor will...

  6. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lady free...you are sooo anti union. You would fit nicely in my union because its OPTIONAL...you just check the NO box. Unions should be optional. I choose unity and protection, you don't. I want to...

  7. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We are not getting rid of experienced nurses...just cutting the deadwood nurses who really need to be elsewhere. You'll see

  8. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    SC...I'm so excited for your enthusiasm and that's how I actually felt my whole career. I know that feeling, but there are so many other nurses in not very good work environments. The same idea you...

  9. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursing is a job that carries so many responsibilities, high stress and imo are the backbone of healthcare. Bedside nurses run the clinical aspect of the patient care. We are there at the bedside...

  10. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    When there are a group of nurses that have a mixture of new nurses and seasoned 20+yr nurses, that is a large diverse pool of nursing skills! Sounds like your still a little green SC and a national...

  11. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The ACA is set up differently in different States. In my State you can purchase a plan through the Exchanges that will offer several plans. Actually it looks like there is a nurses union that is...

  12. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As far as 'typical' abuses, there are laws for that. In the past three years, I have been reimbursed from previous employers for not reimbursing for OT, missed lunches, etc. WITHOUT a union. For jobs...

  13. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well this is my logic. First, many public first responders and healthcare workers have that early retirement pension. Nursing fits nicely into that category. It doesn't mean you retire at that age,...

  14. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ahh...now I see where this is going. Honestly I know little to nothing about unions or union busting in the current sense of the terms. Its all political BS and money games. What I want is protection...

  15. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Soon well be coming to work with our own benefits, Obamacare. Why not our own union with pension, early retirement and labor law protection....I'm loving this idea more and more:) it could definetly...

  16. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is an idea and it requires thinking outside of the box. In the above article AFL-CIO is looking for a change in the way unions are perceived and changing the current model. Nurses could use this...

  17. Do nurses get fired often?

    lkulmann replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses are cheap labor and disposable. Getting fired for being rude. What happened to the warning system? The real issue is nurses in management who have cushy jobs and they are gonna fight to keep...

  18. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But, okay -- as long as it is the employer's choice whether or not to hire a member of your "union," as you propose, and there are nonj-union nurses around willing to work for lower salary and less...

  19. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) updates its code of ethics

    lkulmann replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is what we learn in school and its they way it SHOULD be in reality. It isn't unfortunately and there is no any one entity to enforce the Code. I am suggesting on one of my threads that it might...

  20. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Okay, let's turn the wheel and get back on track. A NATIONAL UNION~ Let's call it NSO. Its a national union where nurses pay union dues for unity, protection and advocacy. It is OPTIONAL. If you want...

  21. Do nurses get fired often?

    lkulmann replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was fired for doing my job...reporting pt safety concerns ! I was able to collect unemployment while going through the legal process...the hospital never challenged

  22. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can't help but wonder why so negative and against nurses unionizing on a national

  23. sequester...huh?

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well that Exemption needs a tune-up! There is a petition going around to change that on whitehouse.gov .. must be nice to have an exemption like

  24. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love a challenge. I feel passionate about this topic and I'm salivating at the thought of making it happen just to prove that you should "never say never" especially to me

  25. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well there are a few links in this thread that say otherwise. NNU is trying to organize and the AFL-CIO is looking for a new model for unionization. Most nurses are frustrated as hell and want to...