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  1. Should BSNs be paid more?

    fergus51 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I can say without a shadow of a doubt that degrees do equal respect from many people in the public. I worked in BC during a very bitter contract dispute between nurses and the health authority and you...

  2. Quit after 4 weeks, now what...

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

    Maybe this is an obvious question, but were there any areas of nursing that you loved as a student? When you look back on your placements, is there one that you actually enjoyed? If so, that may be a...

  3. My baby got lipid burns

    fergus51 replied to wensday's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    IV burns happen. As long as you were monitoring the site appropriately, there isn't much else you can do. I've seen burns happen on babies so fast, there is just no way that they could have been...

  4. U of Southern Indianna?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I looked at the website and it's definitely been added to my list of potential schools. I'm also looking at Walden University right now and Norwich.... Who knows what I'll wind up

  5. Wedding rings that sit "high" up vs. gloves

    fergus51 replied to fyrelight74's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how people can put infection control as second to personal appearance/preference and dress that up as "personal choice". This is really no different than the fake nail debate and I...

  6. Indian Nurse wants to come to Canada !!!

    fergus51 replied to sluthera's topic in International Nursing

    You may be interested in Alberta because I don't believe they require a BSN yet. You would have to contact the Alberta association of registered nurses to see if they recognize your education and...

  7. Can Canadian nurses in the US study on their TN visa?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the quick reply Anfe, I'll be sure to pass it

  8. Breastfeeding after c-section

    fergus51 replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At most hospitals I've worked at OB did the recovery so that mom and baby didn't have to be separated and the baby could nurse as soon as mom felt up to

  9. Why do unit nurses have bad reps?

    fergus51 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work NICU and actually do think the intensive care units sometimes attract nurses with a little bit of..... well, "attitude" is a nice way of saying it. I don't think most are intentionally rude,...

  10. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    fergus51 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    Most of my coworkers are married with kids and they seem to survive pretty nicely too. I'm one of the few renters in the group, but that's not because I couldn't afford a house, it's because I move...

  11. U of Southern Indianna?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Sparky, I'll take a look

  12. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    fergus51 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    I can easily bank 1500 a month. I don't have kids, and I don't mind renting. If I was married to someone making a comparable wage, I could easily afford a

  13. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    fergus51 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    I live very comfortably here. Don't have to do any OT to pay my

  14. The right to refuse.. on what basis??

    fergus51 replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital now has many more gentiles than Jewish staff. Most of the patients and many of the staff members are Muslim and like you said, we never had any problems with

  15. US one-year accelerated BSN program recognized in Otario?

    fergus51 replied to rhp123's topic in International Nursing

    The only way to know for sure is to contact CNO directly. They will assess the program to see if it meets their requirements. I think their website is

  16. The right to refuse.. on what basis??

    fergus51 replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work at a Jewish hospital and worked Friday night shifts for a coworker who was Jewish. The hospital was so well set up for the observant families that it was really neat (we had kosher...

  17. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    fergus51 replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I may have "anti-circumcision, pro-union" added to my profile;). I completely get what Caroladybelle is saying. We tend to listen more to people who don't seem two dimensional and if we only discuss...

  18. U of Southern Indianna?

    fergus51 replied to fergus51's topic in Post Graduate Students

    :kiss Well, I'm looking at universities that offers a nurse educator specialization for the MSN, that offers a part time track (since I have to work) and that offers the program either by distance...

  19. The right to refuse.. on what basis??

    fergus51 replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    Reread my post Steph, it says "provide that service or refer them to someone who will". Not once have I stopped or delayed or even discouraged a circumcision because of my personal beliefs. None of my...

  20. Handwashing vs HW + gloves

    fergus51 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've never heard of such a policy. I've only worked in level 3 hospitals and we have always just washed hands well with soap and water or alcohol based foam before touching babies and used gloves like...

  21. Why Are 12 hour shifts the standard?

    fergus51 replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    I also feel 12 hour shifts are kinder to people who work nights. If I had to work 5 8 hour night shifts a week, I would never be able to be on a regular schedule (awake during the day) on my days off....

  22. The right to refuse.. on what basis??

    fergus51 replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't see anyone say that you don't have the right to believe anything you want to believe. I'm with you Sharon. Some people just can't understand the difference between having personal beliefs and...

  23. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    fergus51 replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Trust me, eating your young has nothing to do with whether you are pro or anti-union. The meanest nurse I work with is against unions in general. There are mean and nice nurses among both groups. OT,...

  24. Chance of Hire After 9 Month Training?

    fergus51 replied to KristinWW's topic in Operating Room

    It looks really bad to future employers for you to take a 9 month hospital investment and then leave. I would also suggest waiting until you relocate to try to get into the OR or making a real...

  25. Home A-B monitor criteria?

    fergus51 replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wen, I don't mean I tell them that online support groups are bad or that they shouldn't participate. I just caution them that there is no one set protocol for many things in neonatology so hospitals...