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  1. Preterm and Very Preterm babies

    fergus51 replied to deaners's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You were a BIG 26 weeker too... If you came to our unit we would question your gestational age based on that alone. Glad the docs predictions were wrong about

  2. Teeny Tiny L&D Units

    fergus51 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm the same way Deb. Until I started a NICU job, those babies absolutely terrified me. I just didn't have the training to really help them and it was scary. BTW, Level 4 is what some people call a...

  3. dopamine and the neonate

    fergus51 replied to mmary2763's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't push anything through a line that has pressors running. If we need to give blood and meds at the same time, we'll start a piv for the blood and continue to give meds through the second lumen....

  4. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    fergus51 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see what the problem is. If a nurse wants her education/credentials on her nametag, that's fine as far as I'm

  5. Teeny Tiny L&D Units

    fergus51 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In some smaller hospitals the docs will even start baby IVs. In my experience, nurses who don't start them often on babies will not be able to get them in on a severe premie. That's why God invented...

  6. Teeny Tiny L&D Units

    fergus51 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked briefly in such a place. You had all the supplies in the room, and could get help from ER or the floor if needed. They often weren't L&D competent, but could be relied upon if you...

  7. Brady baby

    fergus51 replied to shearernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm waiting for all the pms telling us we're inappropriate, but it's

  8. dopamine and the neonate

    fergus51 replied to mmary2763's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have never worked at a hospital that required dopamine be run separately. I don't think that's good practice when you consider the difficulty with access and the potential for damage with...

  9. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again, you clearly don't know me. I don't rely on my employer for my retirement plan. I actually opt out of benefits. You shouldn't assume so much. Secondly, I don't want to be my own employer. I like...

  10. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You obviously don't know me:lol2: . I don't let management take advantage of me. If changes need to be made and can be made, I will try to make them before I toss up my hands and leave. That's what's...

  11. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've never been a shop

  12. are you treated as a patient or nurse???

    fergus51 replied to momjacksonlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't had bad experiences related to being a nurse. I have had the "Oh, I guess you already know about this since you're a nurse", but I just said "Nope, I don't please tell me about it". If you...

  13. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, it's an IF. I'll take an "IF" over a "no way in he!!" anyday. I don't play it safe because I think things could always get worse. I like to think that things could get better and that's what I'll...

  14. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Of course. Most things are done without the union involved. I have not called a union steward in.... well, over three years anyways cause that was back when I worked L&D... I've dealt with...

  15. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I get this impression about the other side too:lol2: The answer is always "well, just talk to management, negotiate on your own"... but no good answer comes to "What if management won't talk or...

  16. Can you graduate and go straight to the NICU?

    fergus51 replied to moorpark's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All those I mentionned. I don't know about others off the top of my head... oh, except Childrens of LA

  17. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You're lucky then. It doesn't work for everyone. The world isn't black and white and one solution isn't right for every problem. I wish it was. It's good for nurses if the strike makes things better...

  18. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I see the greater good as being served by strikes sometimes. I see martyr nurses who will tolerate abuse in the name of their patients as part of the problem. You've probably been lucky enough to...

  19. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They justify leaving their patients by knowing its necessary to improve things at their hospital. Sometimes the treatment for a disease is painful, but it's necessary. No one wants chemo, but if it...

  20. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    fergus51 replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You maintain safe patient care by creating an environment where nurses want to work. Sometimes that takes a union. Sometimes that takes a strike. Though, I have to say I've worked mostly union jobs in...

  21. Can you graduate and go straight to the NICU?

    fergus51 replied to moorpark's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    CHOC, Miller Children's, UCLA, Cedars Sinai, Loma Linda, Pomona Valley, UC Irvine... Basically any place with a big NICU usually has a new grad program and as far as I know it doesn't matter if you...

  22. Can you graduate and go straight to the NICU?

    fergus51 replied to moorpark's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They take new grads. Several hospitals in the LA area are always

  23. working with tiny babies

    fergus51 replied to Undecided7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have notoriously shaky hands. It isn't a problem for me. When starting IVs, I just make sure to steady my hand by resting my elbow or my forearm on the bed. If anything, I find that's easier to do...

  24. How is living in Long Beach??

    fergus51 replied to babynurse06's topic in California Nursing

    I would take UCI without the contract. If you don't like it there, you could always take a job at Millers after. By then you would have experience and so you wouldn't require the orientation or the...

  25. California and Excelsior

    fergus51 replied to MedictoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Every state has the right to set its own educational standards. EC may produce some fabulous nurses, but that doesn't mean California has to liscence them. Have you seen all the posts about UK newly...