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  1. Fountain Valley?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info Nancy:) I prefer union, so even if it is closed shop that wouldn't bother

  2. Non-viable baby, born alive -parent won't hold him, what do you do?

    fergus51 replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's pretty accurate for women with consistent cycles and those that are paying attention. I've worked in mat-child too long to think that it's the case for all women. I can't tell you how many "42...

  3. When a baby is born....what does your hospital do?

    fergus51 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked in one hospital that used to do that. They stopped when we brought up the fact that the families who were losing babies on the same floor could be very hurt by it being broadcast

  4. Pulse Ox Probes Make Me Gag!!

    fergus51 replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We rotate every 3-4 too, but I have noticed the smell. The best way to get rid of it is to rub the wrap part with a little alcohol. I also sometimes cut the wrap part short since that seems to be the...

  5. Will Travel Co. train rn for new skills?

    fergus51 replied to MIKIRA's topic in Travel

    I have never heard of that. Most reputable companies require at least one year of experience in a specialty area since the hospitals won't accept you without it. Our hospital requires 2

  6. Reviewing stillbirth strips

    fergus51 replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Honestly, though I feel terrible sadness when parents lose their babies, reviewing an anonymous strip months or years later doesn't bother me. I feel very separated from the actual loss in that

  7. Are women psychologically predisposed to cattiness?

    fergus51 replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    No, we're

  8. Non-viable baby, born alive -parent won't hold him, what do you do?

    fergus51 replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am really skeptical on the dates when people say they have a 20 weeker survive with no

  9. RN and MPH - where do I fit in?

    fergus51 replied to 2blessed2Bstressed's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You should also know that it may be hard to find a hospital willing to train you into OB if you are only wanting to work part time. Med surg would probably be easier. My hospital doesn't count LPN as...

  10. Caffeine

    fergus51 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do all your premies go home on caffeine? At my old place we weaned them off it before sending them home since it's supposed to be for apnea of prematurity and they were all term or post term by the...

  11. ok to use names in charting?

    fergus51 replied to liswbbrn's topic in General Nursing

    I write full names when appropriate. I would expect my coworkers to write my full name when I do something for them too. I do not write "no new orders received" anymore after going to a legal nursing...

  12. Caffeine

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks guys:) One more question: do you all wean it, or just stop cold

  13. Should male nurses get preferential treatment?

    fergus51 replied to javachair's topic in Men in Nursing

    :chuckle I know they are out there, I just haven't personally worked with

  14. Opinions on Crocs

    fergus51 replied to BowlerRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to wear them and did trip a fair bit, but I'm not graceful in general. I now wear Z coils and love them.... odd that I don't trip as much in

  15. Should male nurses get preferential treatment?

    fergus51 replied to javachair's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi Sam, I don't want to hijack your thread.... but, women in male dominated professions is a different issue than men in nursing because women in society face different issues than men. Men in nursing...

  16. flat line eegs...

    fergus51 replied to rainbows4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I primaried a baby that everyone thought would die (including me) but the parents insisted on treatment. Fortunately the baby did extrememly well and went home, but I had a lot of those moments with...

  17. Should male nurses get preferential treatment?

    fergus51 replied to javachair's topic in Men in Nursing

    Some schools will give men extra points on their admission scores when applying. There are some scholarships for men too. I think qualified male applicants are welcome at any school. I don't think you...

  18. When to call the doctor?

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

    We also try to pool our calls. Our docs are in house, but we do try to let them get a little sleep. When we have a problem, we tell the charge nurse and if we need to call right away she'll ask if...

  19. Picu Or Nicu?????????

    fergus51 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Pediatric

    I prefer NICU. Although it may seem like we see the same conditions over and over, that hasn't been my experience. Aside from the "regular" premies we get all sorts of congenital disorders and...

  20. Nursing Uniform Policy

    fergus51 replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fine with it as long as they are providing the scrubs. It would annoy me if they were telling me what to

  21. flat line eegs...

    fergus51 replied to rainbows4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some states do allow medical professionals to force the issue. Texas is one I believe. One hospital went to court and got an order to allow an infant to be taken off a ventilator. Doctors are not...

  22. Non-viable baby, born alive -parent won't hold him, what do you do?

    fergus51 replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to add, I am extremely skeptical about a hospital that would rescusitate a 21 weeker or even try. When a baby is not viable or is extremely premature, I believe we should respect the parent's...

  23. Some questions for me....

    fergus51 replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Smilingblueyes covered it all very well! I would just add, congrats on the baby and good

  24. Non-viable baby, born alive -parent won't hold him, what do you do?

    fergus51 replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do just what you did. We hold the baby, try to medicate him/her if we can, keep him/her warm, sing to him/her, whatever. I have never seen an infant left alone to die. I don't think parents should...

  25. speedy immigation

    fergus51 replied to xrockstheheart's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good luck. Speaking from personal experience, CNO is pretty slow moving sometimes:) http://www.cno.org is their site I