For a while now I've been reading about the so called nursing shortage and today I read a thread that discusses this issue and the general opinion that the problem is the poor working environment, pay etc. So I can't help but wonder why we aren't organized. Surely if ALL of us were unionized we'd be in a better position to negotiate. I live in Denmark where 97% of all nurses are union members. Things are not perfect here, but better than the US I think.
So, what do all of you think? Why aren't we more organized? Seems like I've read somewhere that ca. 30% of american nurses are unionized?
Sincere congratulations !!! You are indeed fortunate. The bigger picture, all nurses have to stick together in order to advance our profession. Look at the Doctors for example. They stick together. They have fellowships for their up and coming doctors. Have you ever heard of a resident working for free?
Nurses need to advocate for one another. When one member suffers, the entire body suffers.
Chubuti
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Sincere congratulations !!! You are indeed fortunate. The bigger picture, all nurses have to stick together in order to advance our profession. Look at the Doctors for example. They stick together. They have fellowships for their up and coming doctors. Have you ever heard of a resident working for free?
Nurses need to advocate for one another. When one member suffers, the entire body suffers.