fergus51

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  1. Colleagues who call in sick, but aren't.

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience focusing on others and what they do and what they get and how they work will always be a frustrating experience. Also, I don't expect any appreciation for showing up on time or not...

  2. The Circumcision Discussion

    fergus51 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's actually the OBs that do them here and I don't work with any of them. I don't even participate in circs, all of which are done on day shift and I'm a night shift traveller (aka someone whose...

  3. Any French, English, or Canadian Nurses Here?

    fergus51 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in BC and Ontario, left Canada about 3 years ago. I didn't have any trouble getting full time work in Ontario. I couldn't in BC, though I worked full time hours and was able to purchase...

  4. The Circumcision Discussion

    fergus51 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love it if they were implemented. I've worked at several hospitals and not one of them did all the things described in the previous

  5. any advice on working a strike?

    fergus51 replied to Jennifer Couty's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Be prepared for hard feelings when it's over. If this is a place you plan on working in again you will probably face a lot of resentment, if they would even consider hiring you. A friend did strike...

  6. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My grandpa (WWII vet too) remained an agnostic on his death bed. He actually told the priest not to bother wasting his time with him. His rationale was what could the priest tell him that he wouldn't...

  7. The Circumcision Discussion

    fergus51 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The problem I have with that is that it's unlikely to cause much benefit HERE. Here, men have the means to control the spread of HIV already. Relying on circumcision to protect them would be beyond...

  8. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do see what you're saying, I just don't think Christianity or even religion is exceptional that way. There are plenty of topics you don't discuss around people unless you know they are ok with it....

  9. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like everything, it depends on who you're talking with. The details aren't necessarily always appropriate to share, though sometimes it's fine. If it's a coworker or a patient you know shares your...

  10. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    All of those things can be said without being really religious about it. I'm being unclear. Here's what I mean: You can say "I had a great time in church Sunday" "My husband and I really enjoyed the...

  11. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I picked the word persecuted in response to a posting about being banned from mentionning religion at all. I reallydon't think the rules are any different for non-believers. People get uptight about a...

  12. When failure is labeled success; Socialized Medicine

    fergus51 replied to DarrenWright's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :trout: I have never understood this one. Americans constantly feel the need to tell me that I don't know as much as they do about life in Canada (nevermind the fact that I'm Canadian) and Canadians...

  13. The Circumcision Discussion

    fergus51 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We assume it's the recipient that isn't protected. There are no studies showing tht the man receiving anal sex is at any less risk than before. That's the reason the US has a relatively high HIV rate...

  14. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In fairness, she wouldn't be human if she didn't care about what nurses were doing to their patients. We are all responsible for nurses' following our code of ethics. As far as Christians being banned...

  15. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i read your original post. you said you would forgo ethics everytime to talk about jesus and i pointed out i didn't think it would be unethical if they asked, but would otherwise be inappropriate....

  16. "The Jesus Factor"

    fergus51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It concerns me that a nurse would so proudly forgo ethics to share the word with patients (though I wouldn't call it unethical if the patient asks for it)... I would caution you to be certain you know...

  17. Need to hear about post partum nursing!

    fergus51 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I went the other way. I liked post partum, but I did find it to get boring day in and day out. I felt like I was reading a script sometimes because I was telling different moms the same thing every...

  18. Is your NICU slow or busy?

    fergus51 replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had 4 the other night. We usually have 3 or less (thanks to the ratio laws of course). The problem is our acuity is really high too. We have a lot of 1:1s and

  19. Is your NICU slow or busy?

    fergus51 replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was going to ask if you could send some nurses our

  20. The Circumcision Discussion

    fergus51 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hope everyone remembers to tell circed men that the protection against HIV has only been shown for HIV transmitted through lady partsl intercourse and they still need to use condoms since the...

  21. Is your NICU slow or busy?

    fergus51 replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've been in the 70s lately. Waaaaayyyy too busy if you ask

  22. The Circumcision Discussion

    fergus51 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately I've seen some really bad circumcisions. I didn't have any feelings on the matter one way or the other until the baby I saw almost bleed to death after his circ. That was it for me. Then...

  23. Shift availability for nurses in Cali (& elsewhere)

    fergus51 replied to NewJA's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know any hospitals that have 12 hour shifts fitting in the hours you've mentionned. I know several that have 3p-11p. I personally would only work the 7-7

  24. Do you call your physicians by their first name?

    fergus51 replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I address doctors however they prefer to be addressed and tell them to address me the same way. If they want me not to use their last names, I expect them to use mine. Most of us are on a first name...

  25. NICU VS. Newborn Nursery in your hospital?

    fergus51 replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We fight a lot. Our newborn nursery is filled with the bitter and burned out nurses. I sometimes think it's amazing they've managed to find that many angry people to hire for one unit. Fortunately,...