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Code Green: Money-Driven Hospitals and the Dismantling of Nursing (ILR Press books)

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Although this book is based in the U.S., so much is the same in Canada. I would highly recommend this book for nurses [who may be trying to figure out 'what it's all about Alfie'], for nursing students and no doubt, the public - so they can gain a better understanding of what it is that nurses are up against. As one wise person put it - it's a pity that these corporate entities in charge of running our healthcare, know the cost of everything...yet the value of nothing ("The Peter Principle")! So much needless suffering all for a race to the "bottom-line"/dollar. Thank you for such an intelligent book!

I really enjoyed Code Green: Money Driven Hospitals and the Dismantling of Nursing. By telling the story of two hospitals that merged, one with a history of primary nursing and another with a team task driven approach the author speaks to the lack of a consistent role definition for nursing that caused the breakdown of service and quality at these two hospitals...also talked about the bottom line issue of money, the power issues in nursing, the importance of having nursing leadership in top hospital administration positions and so much more. Really gave me an insight into the pitfalls inherent in professional nursing practice as viewed through real problems which developed in the lives of real nurses in two prestigious medical institutions.

this is an absolutely great read if you don't mind reading research. The book takes Weinberg's research of nurse staffing issues caused by managed care flaws, and makes it understandable- if you're an experienced, and policy-savvy nurse.

She uses the downfall of Beth-Isreal Hospital, once the best hospital in the nation (and the model for the Magnet Program), as an example of how disseminating nursing staff from the top to the bedside can result in horrendous quality failures.

A must-read for any nursing activist, or anyone who wants the low down on why there really isn't a nursing shortage, just a shortage of nurses willing to work in current conditions.

I read this book as a requirement for a class. As I got deeper into the book, I realized how absolutely true the findings were. I work for a large facility in the northeast and find that many of the situations mentioned in this book correspond. As reimbursement continues to dictate the level and amount of service patients receive the more and more it makes sense for a governing body to intervene, or at least more closely oversee.

Overall, great book.

Code Green: Money-Driven Hospitals and the Dismantling of Nursing (Culture and Politics of Health Care Work)

Connecticut

This is a powerful book that explains in painful, but real detail why nursing has evolved to it's present state. It was comforting to learn that all of the things I grew to feel during my almost 50 years has been experienced by others, too. It fortifies my belief that nursing management - who is supposed to be for you and your peers - has bought into the management theories that dismantle nursing and a nurses psyche. As political as Florence Nightengale was I'm sure that she would have difficulty understanding and supporting today's money managed care. As with many advances in this world, the patients are paying heavily for these moves. I often wonder where nursing will be going in the next 50 years. I'm waiting for someone who truly cares about patients to come in and evict the "money hangers from the temple" and again support nurses and their decisions. The fight is for the young and strong. Management doesn't care if patients get good nursing care. They only want patients that are satisfied and do not complain!

I read this book as a part of one of my BSN courses. It really opened my eyes to some of the origins of the health care crisis and my frustrations with nursing in general. Destined to become a classic reference for those interested in understanding health care culture.

This book was required text for a nursing class and I found it interesting to read and easy to read.

Book arrived in excellent condition and much earlier than expected. Would definately order from again!!

As always, I got the book at the expected date Amazon is great for that.

I bought the book for a collegiate course and hated every boring line of it. The entire book is about nurses whining.