Nursing strike in Appalachia continues

[syudent1010@aol.com]

I agree with MRS.ERNURSE that is horrible, I graduate in 8 days and it's sad that people are treating RN's like that. Also it's scary that the people left to take care of the patients are probably not as qualified as the RN's picketing. I am sure that since staff is stretched thin aids and LPN' are probably doing duties that is really not in their scope of practice, which means patient's lives are in danger. I agree with cougarnurse, it seems like the patients are the ones that are suffering the most. Most people go into the nursing field to help people and it seems like nowadays most hospitals are out to make money and not making patient care and safety number one.

[mared]

WorkingFamilies/Support the ARH Nurses..... KNA: Kentucky Nurses Association: Providing news, resources and support for nursing professionals Happy Holidays To All.....

[mared]

Judge rules.............. millions in back pay to nurses WKYT - WYMT News 57 Mountain News Homepage - All The News, Weather, and Sports from Eastern Kentucky

[cougarnurse]

I still believe that striking helps no-one, especially the patient/client. Oh, I understand the patient load, etc.....I can tell ya a bit on that. However, who is taking care of the patient, if you're walking the picket line? Just food for thought.

[mared]

ARN nurses agree to suspend strike 90 days......... ARH nurses agree to suspend strike 90 days