fergus51

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  1. L&D as a separate unit.

    fergus51 replied to Bibi-OBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understand why some people prefer the units to be separate, but I feel differently. I've done it both ways and I think it's best for patients and for the hospital for the nurses to be cross

  2. can I work in Ont. with my ADN?

    fergus51 replied to HairCanada's topic in International Nursing

    It's not even equivalent to the LPN because Ontario's RPNs do three years now, unlike LPNs in the rest of the country. You may want to contact CNO to see how this ruling affects you though. They are...

  3. Gen X Precepting Baby Boomer.................

    fergus51 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a genXer and have precepted nurses who are older than my mother. I've never found the age thing to be a big deal. I did think one was a little uncomfortable with it at first, but I just ignored it...

  4. "What Do You Want Me To Do About It?"

    fergus51 replied to welnet66's topic in General Nursing

    If he's on the phone asking me what I want him to do about it, then he isn't seeing anyone in his office at that moment. I work nights and my docs don't see patients in an office so that's not an...

  5. What Level NICU are you at?

    fergus51 replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We're IIIB I guess. I've never worked in anything less, though I am taking an assignment at a IIIA next

  6. Violent Sex Offender on our unit (long)...

    fergus51 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think the picture taking incidents would be enough to justify having a security guard around. I don't see how it's an invasion of his privacy. They don't even need to be told anything about...

  7. Violent Sex Offender on our unit (long)...

    fergus51 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a dad on our unit who was a violent offender. (His baby was the result of a consensual relationship though). Security was posted in the unit the whole time his baby was there as they were any...

  8. Police Killed Our Patient

    fergus51 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in a lot of hospitals and not one of them would refuse to station security somewhere when necessary. I've dealt with drug moms, gang members, abusive husbands, prisoners and just plain...

  9. "What Do You Want Me To Do About It?"

    fergus51 replied to welnet66's topic in General Nursing

    I want you to do your job. Or at the very least I want to be able to chart "Dr K called and informed of patient status, no new order received". He gave me the order I wanted after

  10. Experiences with post-maturity

    fergus51 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not that strict. I have seen normal babies born at 41 and even 42+ weeks. If it were me I'd be induced at 41. That's just

  11. Police Killed Our Patient

    fergus51 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Or perhaps I would feel just the same as I do now. I've worked as a nurse for a while. I've seen and experienced things that you may not have and they shape my views just as your experiences shape...

  12. Weekend travel assignments

    fergus51 replied to twiceaslucky's topic in Travel

    I've never heard of it. Because they pay for your housing, you are generally required to work at least 36 hours a

  13. DRS ARGGGGHHH! Can't live with them, can't shoot them!

    fergus51 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Ethics committees are just toothless tigers. I've never seen them result in ANY action. I'm sorry you had to deal with this Traumamama. I have been there too many times

  14. Weekend travel assignments

    fergus51 replied to twiceaslucky's topic in Travel

    Watch out though. I had always thought that, but now I'm at a hospital that pays their staff a high weekend differential so I can't work every weekend. I also don't get paid

  15. Travel Nurse Question

    fergus51 replied to twiceaslucky's topic in Travel

    My last assignment I had a few hours of paperwork and then it was "Ask that nurse if you need anything" for my

  16. Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

    fergus51 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Add me to the agreement list

  17. Police Killed Our Patient

    fergus51 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    How can you prosecute someone who is mentally incapable of assisting in their own defense (as a man with dementia would no doubt be)? Doesn't the constitution say something about that? It is possible...

  18. Got Any Tips For Post-op Lap Chole ? Want To Share Your Experience? Any Tips ?

    fergus51 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I would add, it was the shoulder pain that really bothered me right after surgery. I was convinced they had dislocated my shoulder during the procedure (I have an old shoulder injury), but then...

  19. Got Any Tips For Post-op Lap Chole ? Want To Share Your Experience? Any Tips ?

    fergus51 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I had it done as an outpatient. I was sore, but made it back to work 4 days

  20. At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    fergus51 replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry my comment made you sad and I am glad your daughter has been a blessing in your life RNNow. I have looked after plenty of those babies and I do support the parents in their choice because...

  21. Is Cali a good state for Nurses?

    fergus51 replied to JennyAS's topic in California Nursing

    I wish they would leave. It would improve traffic for people like me who actually like it

  22. Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

    fergus51 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    It's interesting that many of the quotes from that website (I'm not retyping such an offensive name) deal with teenage mothers only. In my experience, these are usually drug

  23. Diabetes Incidence in US Doubled in Last 30 Years

    fergus51 replied to sirI's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm actually surprised that it's only a 2.5% absolute increase. I would have thought it was

  24. should I feel insulted?

    fergus51 replied to bahamabread's topic in Texas Nursing

    It may be insulting, but if you want a really good job you may need to swallow your pride and do what they require of you. Chances are this hospital has hired internationally trained nurses before and...

  25. Is Cali a good state for Nurses?

    fergus51 replied to JennyAS's topic in California Nursing

    I live in an expensive area, but I rent so the cost of living isn't a big issue for me. My rent is less than $1100 a month for a one bedroom across from the beach (2 bedrooms go for $14-$1500 in my...