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  1. Any cultural differences encountered while nursing?

    fergus51 replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, I don't assume anything based on how a patient looks. I've looked after Muslims who were also Chinese. I've looked after Christians who were also Arab. I've looked after Jewish people who...

  2. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    fergus51 replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Tazzi. If you can't do the job, you don't have a right to keep

  3. Any cultural differences encountered while nursing?

    fergus51 replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's too much of a generalization. If a couple prefers that the husband makes the healthcare decisions, it isn't necessarily because they are in an abusive relationship. Some couples just...

  4. Need your advice before I quit nursing.

    fergus51 replied to RNcool's topic in Texas Nursing

    NICU or the

  5. Has anyone here used Viagra for PPHN?

    fergus51 replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've given it to a lot of PPHNers. We seemed to have a lot of those kids at my old hospital. It worked nicely and you can give it long term PO when they aren't at the nitric stage

  6. Temple V.A. may have a problem

    fergus51 replied to mark hamel's topic in Texas Nursing

    Funny, you could argue the fact that it was in such an anti-union area may be contributing to some of the

  7. Where are the nurse's GREAT benefits???

    fergus51 replied to minnib's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses who work in government facilities out here generally have the best benefits. The corrections system and places like UCLA offer good retirement plans. Personally, I don't trust that they'll...

  8. 9 months exp.?

    fergus51 replied to Billy5949's topic in Travel

    You might also consider doing some agency nursing where you pick up a shift here and there in different hospitals. I think it's a great primer to travel nursing because you will find out exactly how...

  9. Cytotec and pitocin for iufd??

    fergus51 replied to l&drocks's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A patient does not have to be put under a general for a

  10. HBO Documentary May 21st; Baghdad E.R.

    fergus51 replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    It was definitely heartwrenching to watch at times. I don't do adult nursing at all so it's a different type of health care for me to see and I've obviously never been in the military. The first scene...

  11. HBO Documentary May 21st; Baghdad E.R.

    fergus51 replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the post. I may watch it

  12. Temple V.A. may have a problem

    fergus51 replied to mark hamel's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's

  13. Question for the PICU nurses from an ER nurse (mini rant too, sorry!)

    fergus51 replied to NYCRN16's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Sitting in mom's lap can often result in a lot more rest than in a hospital bed.:) I had an 18 month old on the peds unit a couple of months ago and the second he was put in bed (away from mom), the...

  14. 9 months exp.?

    fergus51 replied to Billy5949's topic in Travel

    Amen to that! As a staff nurse, I'll also say travellers without much experience won't always be well received. Travellers are expected to know what they are doing, so I don't enjoy it if they waste...

  15. Question for the PICU nurses from an ER nurse (mini rant too, sorry!)

    fergus51 replied to NYCRN16's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I work NICU and while we prefer to have a central line, we will run pressors through a peripheral. We are required to check the site Q1H and I've had to do it on kids who were almost a year old before...

  16. Taking a child off life support

    fergus51 replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes think it would be kinder for the parents if there was a certain time limit after brain death had been determined where the person HAD to be taken off support. The reason I say this is...

  17. Heads up experienced nurses...What drives you nuts about GN's?....be brutally honest!

    fergus51 replied to jamielyn_1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm happy to help a new grad with any questions they have. We're all still learning. The only thing I can't stand is a new grad know-it-all who is disrespectful. I've recently come into two of them...

  18. Is It Normal For...

    fergus51 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding? Half of the kids in the NICU do that, so I don't think any age is too young!

  19. Taking a child off life support

    fergus51 replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    I get that and agree with your stance on not continuing treatment when it's futile. I just still consider it suffering to treat any person like that whether they are brain dead or not. I've said it...

  20. Got the job @ UCI...where the heck do i live?!

    fergus51 replied to babynurse06's topic in California Nursing

    You might consider staying in an extended stay or something for a week or a month so you can look around before deciding on an appartment (especially if your hospital is paying for moving expenses)....

  21. Taking a child off life support

    fergus51 replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Timothy. I provide futile care at work on a regular basis and it's just heartbreaking to see those families cling to any little bit of hope when you know their child will not survive. I...

  22. Older generation vs the Younger Generation! RANT!!!

    fergus51 replied to Amyjosonata's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you tried just asking the CNA/nurse to try giving her some warning and seeing if it helps? Or you could just go on one of her shower days, warn her beforehand and see if it helps. It may work, it...

  23. is the nclex too easy?

    fergus51 replied to traumahawk99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't see the problem with that. If you made it through nursing school, you should have a good chance of passing the first time

  24. Feeds while on indocin

    fergus51 replied to NicuNightRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the reply. My hospital in Canada was similar. We fed most within 12 hours and most babies were up to full feeds within 2 weeks, but the hospitals I've worked at here in the US don't do...

  25. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    fergus51 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know we love you