Nurses are not considered professional in the school system. The children and teachers need us, but I imagine that unless there is some government ruling concerning health care in the school system, the monies budgeted will go for athletic programs. I would submit that many did and do set out to do just that. Dark's experience and others deserve more than anecdotal presentation. In my opinion, an examination of the extent and effect of such behaviors on professional careers is warranted.
Nursing has to walk the talk.
It is interesting how the nurses are beginning to see the light even though our three-day negotiations closed without a raise, we refused to negotiate away our contract benefits language and take a nominal raise. All other Provena employees do not have the protection of a contract. Thank you again for an article that renewed and refreshed our local. It was a tool to inspire others hopefully across the country that professional nurses do not have to alter their nursing practice. That other nurses have the power to right wrongs, and not leave their place of employment.