That nurses are one of the hardest groups to organize or get them to join forces to better their own situations. We often baulk at the thought of unions. Joining a picket line and not caring for our patients goes against almost every reason we became nurses. Then again, many nurses are working 48++ hours a week, often are single parents or caregivers to elderly parents, and many other reasons getting involved is prohibited. Never the less, since no one is truly advocating for nurses. Now is the time to get involved, politically or any other way that ensures the voice of the bedside nurse.
Nurses need to find a way to advocate for themselves and todays point and click world has made it much easier.
Today you can join organizations that are politically involved and that keep you aware of lawmakers that support nursing issues or help to write bills that promote better nursing workforce conditions. Here in Florida, the Florida Nurses Association has its own lobbyist and stays ahead of the game in trying to make the situations of nurses better.
AND...It can all be done with POINTING and CLICKING...But ALL NURSES Need to get INVOLVED.
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