This infuriates me. I am a retired home health psych RN. The responsibilities of a nurse, a teacher, therapists—PT, OT, ST, mental heath therapists, RN practitioners, far outweigh some of the others on that list. All of those require licenses, renewals, many of the medical professionals (yes I am using that word) require insurance, ongoing education to maintain licenses, and above all these professions are responsible for others’ LIVES. The fact that traditionally these have been women’s professions is indicative of the way sexist way of thinking. My whole family has been involved in these professions for generations, my immediate family—father, college professor, mother, librarian; younger sister, child welfare, younger brother, high school history teacher (and yes, he teaches civics) so I appreciate the value of the work, responsibilities of
those careers, and the basic and ongoing education and commitment necessary. These careers are all responsible for others’ LIVES. Does Shitler want a non-professional starting and monitoring an IV or catheter? Or a heart monitor? Would you? I’d love to insert a urinary catheter in him!
Excellent article Marie. This regime seems focused on doing as much harm as possible to the most vulnerable among us. Cruelty and greed seem to be the most evident reasons for these actions. Unthinkable less than a year ago.
What an articulate and in-depth analysis of this horrendous decision. It is clear that misogyny and racism are behind this decision as well as the ignorance of the Dept. of Dis-Education and other incompetent members of this administration. Retired Nursing professor and Public Health & Gerontology professional/ researcher here saying just watch - many deaths and hardships will likely follow this decision.
No one appreciates the labor until it is missing. That's how Europe is able to use strikes to create real change. Unfortunately, our system has been set up to prevent a willful strike. However, it is not prepared for a shortage of skilled workers
This infuriates me. I am a retired home health psych RN. The responsibilities of a nurse, a teacher, therapists—PT, OT, ST, mental heath therapists, RN practitioners, far outweigh some of the others on that list. All of those require licenses, renewals, many of the medical professionals (yes I am using that word) require insurance, ongoing education to maintain licenses, and above all these professions are responsible for others’ LIVES. The fact that traditionally these have been women’s professions is indicative of the way sexist way of thinking. My whole family has been involved in these professions for generations, my immediate family—father, college professor, mother, librarian; younger sister, child welfare, younger brother, high school history teacher (and yes, he teaches civics) so I appreciate the value of the work, responsibilities of
those careers, and the basic and ongoing education and commitment necessary. These careers are all responsible for others’ LIVES. Does Shitler want a non-professional starting and monitoring an IV or catheter? Or a heart monitor? Would you? I’d love to insert a urinary catheter in him!
Excellent article Marie. This regime seems focused on doing as much harm as possible to the most vulnerable among us. Cruelty and greed seem to be the most evident reasons for these actions. Unthinkable less than a year ago.
Couldn't agree more; this quiet update is a catastrophic move that will exclude so many from acces to vital professions.
What an articulate and in-depth analysis of this horrendous decision. It is clear that misogyny and racism are behind this decision as well as the ignorance of the Dept. of Dis-Education and other incompetent members of this administration. Retired Nursing professor and Public Health & Gerontology professional/ researcher here saying just watch - many deaths and hardships will likely follow this decision.
No one appreciates the labor until it is missing. That's how Europe is able to use strikes to create real change. Unfortunately, our system has been set up to prevent a willful strike. However, it is not prepared for a shortage of skilled workers
Great in-depth analysis.
Any action yet by the associations representing excluded professions, or the included professions that rely on excluded professions?
Thanks.
Several associations have spoken up, most notably nursing and social work.