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  1. US citizen living in Canada (Canadian Permanent Resident) and working in US

    fergus51 replied to USFguy's topic in International Nursing

    You can work at more than one facility in Canada at the same time. Many nurses in Toronto and Vancouver in particular do that. It sometimes isn't worth it though if you can just pick up a lot of extra...

  2. US citizen living in Canada (Canadian Permanent Resident) and working in US

    fergus51 replied to USFguy's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know if it would even be worth it. In my experience, the pay in Washington state isn't that different from BC unless you are doing agency or travel nursing. Have you asked Canadian...

  3. California RN's

    fergus51 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    We never used much ancillary support staff anyways (other than unit clerks and lab people, and they haven't been cut). We do use a lot of agency and travel nurses. It's great. I've been able to be a...

  4. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    fergus51 replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds terrible:o I think most of us make up our minds based on our experiences. People whose children develop autism at the same time as their immunizations may link the two and be against...

  5. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    fergus51 replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    That's your opinion. When I did my public health rotation, the risks/benefits were discussed and parents decided. That seems pretty informed to me. Parents don't have to get a PhD in vaccines before...

  6. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    fergus51 replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Every parent can make their own decisions on this one. Personally, if I ever have kids I would vaccinate and I assure you, I'm pretty well educated. If you wouldn't, that's your

  7. What would you do?

    fergus51 replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Students

    Are you serious? Well, I for one am amazed at how harsh some people can be towards members of their own group. If you think that because I wouldn't run up to the instructor to say someone skipped a...

  8. Anyone Work Around Newport Beach????

    fergus51 replied to babynurse06's topic in California Nursing

    HOAG has a good reputation. It's non-union and the pay is high compared to the average (that's how they have managed to keep the union out). It's in a nice area. I have a few friends who work there on...

  9. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 posted a topic in Travel

    My niece's friend signed a contract, supposed to start on Monday. Well, the agency says the hospital wants to postpone her start date by a week. So, that means no work and no pay for a week. That...

  10. A "Thank You" gift for a preceptor

    fergus51 replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I think a nice card expressing your gratitude (and a note to the manager about it) is plenty. I will say, the best gift I got was for a massage. I almost died it was so

  11. What would you do?

    fergus51 replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Students

    There is a difference between being spineless and minding your own business. The instructor clearly noticed him not being there, I'm sure the instructor can deal with it. As a student, you are there...

  12. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Travel

    You'd think... I don't know how much the recruiter actually knows about the hospital, but they had been pushing it to my niece for weeks. My niece knows another traveller who is at that hospital now...

  13. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Travel

    The reason they said she can't start for a week is that the hospital orientation is only run every 2 weeks and she can't start until she's done that. The problem I have with this is that I feel the...

  14. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Travel

    Hi Brownie, it actually wasn't my niece it was her friend. There were 3 of them wanting to travel in the same general area of California around the same time. My niece has a place to stay and that...

  15. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Travel

    I don't know if I'm allowed to post that kind of thing here or not. I can pm you if you want to

  16. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Travel

    Yes, she had the signed contract in hand. She had faxed and sent it earlier in the week. After a lot of arguing they have finally agreed to house her for free starting Sunday since she was supposed to...

  17. Registry Nurses don't feel part of a team

    fergus51 replied to kellbell1's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've generally had good experiences with agency nurses, and I am always welcoming of them. I certainly don't want to look after all the patients by myself, so I'm glad for any competent help. I have...

  18. Spending the Benjamins

    fergus51 replied to narcissistic's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I paid off my student loan and credit cards the first year and a half I was in California, then started saving for laser eye surgery and some vacations... Housing costs aren't bad when you

  19. Canada does recognize nurse entry

    fergus51 replied to Gennaver's topic in International Nursing

    Don't forget that what you do in Quebec or Ontario or Alberta or wherever may also not be recognized in other provinces... It's a mess!!! Each province sets their own standards for registration, so if...

  20. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Travel

    I don't think it makes good business sense for word of things like this to get out either. They have lost at least two future contracts over it: my niece and another friend of hers. They had both...

  21. Does this sound fair to any of you?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Travel

    They didn't cancel the contract, they just postponed the start date by one week. I understand the agency has no control over that part. My point is I don't think it's right for an agency to tell their...

  22. Taking an infant's temp.

    fergus51 replied to kbclary4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We only do rectal temps as a last resort. I would not be happy with someone sticking something up my baby's butt for no good reason. The rectal temps are considered the most accurate, but for a few...

  23. Male manager of OB

    fergus51 replied to Jabramac's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same here. Most management positions I've seen posted include "3-5 years experience in relevant specialty" listed as a

  24. "Incidental overtime"

    fergus51 replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Many doctors are paid for services and so are lawyers (billable hours). More surgeries, more patients, more time = more

  25. The Magic of Touch: What's Happened to the PM Care Backrub?

    fergus51 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I was thinking "Intimate? I do vag exams for goodness sakes! A backrub is pretty tame to