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  1. I really need to talk about this! (long)

    fergus51 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You did your job and may just have to deal with the doc being an idiot. When I have trouble getting a doc to come to the bedside, I usually just say "OK, I'll just chart that you are aware of...

  2. flat line eegs...

    fergus51 replied to rainbows4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my experience this is one of the hardest things about the NICU. It breaks my heart too and I don't always deal with it really well when I get off shift. Docs don't take these kids off the vent if...

  3. Induction Question

    fergus51 replied to tumblebug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen a lot of those babies turn out to be a little premature looking and wind up in the NICU with respiratory problems (grunting, retracting, TTN, etc). Nothing deadly, but all things I would...

  4. I like Med/Sug-Isthat wierd?

    fergus51 replied to JustJen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have seen 12 patients in team nursing (one RN, one LPN for the assignment). It's one reason I hate med-surg. When we did primary nursing we'd have 6 patients each. I work neonatal intensive care so...

  5. Arnold Schwartzneiger says "We need to create more nurses"

    fergus51 replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    Timothy, I have only lived in California for a little over a year, but I don't know anyone who matches your description of what Californians are. It was an incredibly condescending and innacurate...

  6. Arnold Schwartzneiger says "We need to create more nurses"

    fergus51 replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    He just makes me sad cause he talked such a good game!!! I would vote Republican if they were all socially moderate and fiscally responsible, which is what the govenator ran on. If not for all the...

  7. I like Med/Sug-Isthat wierd?

    fergus51 replied to JustJen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Maybe you want to specialize in med-surg? Nothing wrong with that at all! An experienced med-surg nurse who knows her stuff is worth her weight in gold at most hospitals. I would never work med-surg,...

  8. Arnold Schwartzneiger says "We need to create more nurses"

    fergus51 replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I think he meant it in a good way. Arnie has been a big dissapointment for me and I'm kind of sad that he's running

  9. Feeling guilty and mad at the same time

    fergus51 replied to gladtobeOB's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't know why nurses let themselves get all upset about this. Just say no or don't answer the phone. I turn it off when I go to sleep if I remember, so I don't get worken up at 5am. I do...

  10. Induction Question

    fergus51 replied to tumblebug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen too many "term" babies induced for convinience who come out not so well. IMO, there is a reason babies don't come by

  11. Maternity Leave

    fergus51 replied to kkettle70's topic in California Nursing

    I have never heard of 26 weeks paid. Most of the nurses I work with take the 6 weeks paid (they had to save up that time) and they take an unpaid FMLA leave (12-16 weeks or something). If you are...

  12. People Asking Questions About Adoption in L&D

    fergus51 replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ridiculous. I have never heard of anything more unbelievable in my

  13. speedy immigation

    fergus51 replied to xrockstheheart's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you are a RN you can work in Canada thanks to a NAFTA visa just like they can work here. You do need your BSN to register as a nurse in several provinces. You would need to contact the board of...

  14. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    fergus51 replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    The US and Canada require nurses be trained as generalists, not specialists. So, you need to have theory and clinical hours in med-surg, psych, peds and OB before you will be allowed to write the...

  15. I did it! (got a job in NICU!)

    fergus51 replied to neonatalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats! Who knows, this may turn out to be the right hospital for you after all. I hope working in the NICU is everything you want it to

  16. speedy immigation

    fergus51 replied to xrockstheheart's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I still don't see the link. The only visas I know of that are issued quickly are NAFTA visas for Canadian nurses. Since everyone else needs a greencard, I'm not really

  17. Question about BSN v. ASN

    fergus51 replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sure they will tell you if you just call the HR department. You could probably also just look up their job postings online. If they prefer a BSN it will say

  18. US student nurse wants summer experience in UK

    fergus51 replied to norcalbsn's topic in International Nursing

    Commonwealth country's citizens under a certain age can usually work temp jobs under the working holiday scheme (lots of my Canadian friends worked in pubs and the like with Aussies and Kiwis). I...

  19. speedy immigation

    fergus51 replied to xrockstheheart's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you have any links to this? I find this extremely hard to believe or at the very least misleading since the visascreen alone usually takes longer than that (and we're not even talking about the...

  20. Canada-educated nurses working in the States

    fergus51 replied to Basi's topic in International Nursing

    No one can be denied emergency care. This isn't a state by state or hospital by hospital thing. By definition, premies fall into this category as would a term infant with a heart condition. They can...

  21. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    fergus51 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The nurse by definition does not have a right to privacy. The patient has the right to complain about you or even sue you. That means they have a right to your name. You can not remain anonymous...

  22. Canada-educated nurses working in the States

    fergus51 replied to Basi's topic in International Nursing

    OK, I work NICU in the US (did in Canada too) and NO WE DO NOT LET BABIES DIE BECAUSE OF MONEY!!! Ever. If the parents want everything done, it's done. I won't say I don't think doctors might be less...

  23. Male Nurses in NICU?

    fergus51 replied to smelendez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've worked with a few men nurses in the NICU and they have all been well received. The only times things have been a little awkward is when breastfeeding comes up. The fathers seem to especially...

  24. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

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

    I would also encourage you to try another specialty before calling it quits on the hospital. The OR sounds interesting. You wouldn't have 6 patients there. I work NICU and love it. If you want to get...

  25. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    fergus51 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel the same way and I'm a woman. I just think people are kidding themselves to believe that not including a last name on a tag will make them safer. If some patient/family member wants to hurt me,...