fergus51

fergus51

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  1. Your Pet and your schedule...

    fergus51 replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's cruel to expect a dog not to pee for 24+ hours or even for more than 12. It is not natural. A human being might be able to hold their bladder for 10 hours on occasion, but that doesn't...

  2. New Job before 1year of experience??

    fergus51 replied to Kate0140's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I left my first job after three months. It was an absolute hell hole I wouldn't want my dog to be treated at. It has never hurt me and I don't even list it on my resume

  3. Scenario:What would you do?

    fergus51 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    And thank God for that! My aunt is a hospice nurse and has often said that pain control is the most important part of her job. It sickens me to think that anyone would leave a dying patient suffering,...

  4. Scenario:What would you do?

    fergus51 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God for good hospice nurses... If I am dying and in pain, I want as much morphine or whatever it takes to get my pain under control and you better not be trying to take my blood pressure. Count...

  5. how do ppl afford to live in cali?

    fergus51 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in California Nursing

    I don't own a home so living is actually pretty cheap for me. I am way better off financially than I have ever been. I could afford a condo or a townhouse on my own, but I couldn't afford a house...

  6. Questions about Nuses in California

    fergus51 replied to narcissistic's topic in Nursing Career

    Rns are in demand regardless of if they have an associate's or a bachelors. Starting wages are around $25 an hour, but if you work more than 8 hours you get time and a half for the rest. Yes, RNs have...

  7. Breast Implants

    fergus51 replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say I've never made fun of a small chest. I actually think those women are lucky. Small chests don't lead to back pain, shoulder grooves, etc. and there are plenty of comments made...

  8. Your Pet and your schedule...

    fergus51 replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    I think 12s are too long to leave a dog alone. It works ok for me because I have someone to watch my dog when I work. If you plan on getting a dog, I would first see if there were someone available to...

  9. Breast Implants

    fergus51 replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I find implants odd. It just seems sad to me that women are expected to go to such extremes for appearance. I refuse to buy into that. If it makes others happy, good for them. I could never have...

  10. "Nurse's Pet???" (and more questions...)

    fergus51 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    I would just try to act competent and together, but I wouldn't say anything about it to my coworkers. They may just be a caring bunch of people and most newer nurses should be with caring coworkers....

  11. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    fergus51 replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I didn't realize replying to a thread was constantly hawking my accomplishments. I have a long way to go as far as living healthy goes, but I guess my ego is just too big. Sorry about bothering you...

  12. Yeah! I got a job offer!!

    fergus51 replied to ghostcat's topic in International Nursing

    I've worked there and love the hospital. It's the first place I'd apply for when I go back to Canada. Congrats and good

  13. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    fergus51 replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Wow, I don't think your response really is in line with what I was saying at all. Am I saying all those who don't do what I do are weak? No. Do I expect all people to live perfectly? No, I certainly...

  14. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    fergus51 replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I managed to do it. I was one of those "I would NEVER drink diet soda, they're disgusting!" people. I loved my regular sugar filled coke. Nothing better after a walk with the dog or on my break on a...

  15. Lets hear it for the good nurses!

    fergus51 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with so many great nurses that I couldn't possibly name them all! Some moments that stick out for me recently though: I was having a really busy night (coded the same baby more than once) and...

  16. Admission of mother & baby after delivery outside of hospital

    fergus51 replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same here! It's a big joke between the departments that the ED nurses (who tend to be the most assertive, kick butt, confident people) freak when they see a pregnant woman or a baby. We're happy to...

  17. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    fergus51 replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This describes a lot of my family (and me). My grandfather was diabetic, even lost a leg from it, but still snuck candy bars behind grandma's back. He knew he shouldn't, he knew the complications that...

  18. CNA's in control

    fergus51 replied to FlorentineBird's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, cops don't arrest people for yelling and not touching someone. Best to deal with the management. If they won't do something about it, find another place to

  19. then again, maybe not

    fergus51 replied to hamilton110's topic in General Nursing

    She must not work

  20. Kidney Stones.......AGAIN!!

    fergus51 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear this Marla. I'm glad it's while you have health insurance though. Hope all goes well at the

  21. WHY are nurses so catty??

    fergus51 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have close friends at work who I would trust with info I wanted to keep quiet and I do the same for them. I have found it remarkably easy to stay out of the gossip. I just avoid the breakroom....

  22. Getting pregnant on Nights

    fergus51 replied to Giggles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You sound like you work in the same unit as me! It seems like everybody's getting pregnant. I was throwing up at work and the rumour mill even started saying that I might be pregnant! Uh

  23. Innapropriate comment at CODE?

    fergus51 replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Couldn't agree more. If someone has a problem with a comment a coworker makes, they should say so. Personally, I wouldn't have been offended. Being able to laugh at strange things is what keeps me...

  24. then again, maybe not

    fergus51 replied to hamilton110's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think your age should deter you. But, if you are looking for unchaotic or less stressful, I don't know if nursing really fits. I actually have two coworkers who have gone back to school to...

  25. Traveling to Cali

    fergus51 replied to nursejohio's topic in Travel

    Any agency that tells you to be a traveller without AT LEAST one full year of working is shady. Do not do it!!! Even if you are a great new nurse, you're still new and travelling is not for the