Higgs

Higgs

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  1. judgemental nurses/students

    Higgs replied to k_r_ah's topic in General Nursing

    Harsh and not very PC, but true. Deep down we all think it - but don't want to say it for fear of being judged

  2. ACLS question

    Higgs replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    If you're doing well in school, then why not take a summer off and enjoy doing nothing? Once you graduate and you start all those long shifts, some sunny summer beach memories will be invaluable!

  3. is the grass greener...?

    Higgs posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi Guys Please dont think I'm blowing my own trumpet or anything - just want to relate my story as an example of how things can change if you really want them to... I've now been nursing 20 years....

  4. Outpost nursing in Moose Factory - New Grad?

    Higgs replied to RN2B123's topic in International Nursing

    got nothing to add about outpost nursing, but gotta love those place names!!

  5. What is your personal nursing mission statement?

    Higgs replied to loveshospital's topic in General Nursing

    In theory, one person can make a difference. In reality, with today's society? Cover your own as*. No-one will back you up. Sad, but

  6. St George's Day

    Higgs replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    I live in canada and we hung a St George cross flag from the deck. Was surprised at how many other houses had done so too! ...later that day I had to help a friend shovel three tons of soil out of a...

  7. is the grass greener...?

    Higgs replied to Higgs's topic in International Nursing

    We were so worried and scared before we came over...what if this, what if that...but we felt that we could play the 'what if' game for ever. It was best to do it and see. It might not have worked out...

  8. Good Samaritan??

    Higgs replied to natnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    ...if she was Alert and oriented, no acute distress,hr normal and able to talk then you can leave. I'm sure you would have done a similar kind of thing even if you weren't a nurse...is human nature....

  9. Ontario Nursing Shortage

    Higgs replied to Jay-Jay's topic in International Nursing

    interesting to see that people rate the 'quality' of nursing by how quickly call bells are

  10. Nursing in Stewart, BC

    Higgs replied to Higgs's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Canadian Girl - that's possibly the best reply I've ever seen in my life and it made me laugh. What a great description! Makes it sound like something from the 19th century - little house on...

  11. Nursing in Stewart, bc

    Higgs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Guys Anyone worked in or know anything about Stewart, BC? How many beds has the hospital - I've looked all over the internet, but can't find anything specific. Toying with the idea of going 'rural'...

  12. Is this normal?

    Higgs replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Angel Sorry to hear youre having a bad time at the mo. My advice is leave - get another job. As my dad would say - vote with your feet. I understand this is easy to say, but Ive been where you are...