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  1. Random question.

    shermrn replied to katierobin23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our NICU the baby's head is almost always at the RN's left hand, unless there is some reason this won't work

  2. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    shermrn replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    bagladyrn, Sorry, I do see that you wrote "negotiate/accept", my brain just got stuck on the word "negotiate" when I posted my response to your

  3. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    shermrn replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Before this goes too far off track I wish to clarify that the many social and economic issues such as a livable wage, the environment, etc, all do have an effect on my job, but indirectly and in a...

  4. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    shermrn replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    MrChicagoRN, I understand what you are saying, and again my numbers and such are hypothetical. If the minimum wage increased would your buying power be the same or would the cost of goods and services...

  5. Water based lubricants moisturizers ?

    shermrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I realize it is common practice to use surgilube and similar products to moisturize/protect patients lips when they are on oxygen. I have always questioned this as these products are intended only as...

  6. Water based lubricants moisturizers ?

    shermrn replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Are you saying the tubing could potentially react with the petroleum based product and that is the reason petroleum based products are contraindicated? I always figured it was the...

  7. Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

    shermrn replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    No I wasn't looking for an argument, I admit I did read more into PMFB-RN's post than what was intended. I did not like the comment that was made and became defensive, I apologise. The reason I did...

  8. Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

    shermrn replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes, on the surface it seems logical, however i'm willing to bet more than simple logic was intended. It was a snarky comment, admit

  9. Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    shermrn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Maxwell Klinger, from MASH. While not officially a nurse, he wore the uniform well

  10. Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

    shermrn replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    God forbid anyone come out on this forum against unions. It seems far too many of you are of the liberal/progressive

  11. Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

    shermrn replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Has anyone read about the SEIU in Michigan and Home Healthcare Workers? Perfectly illustrates a major reason I hate

  12. Industrial Piercing

    shermrn replied to jessadarling14's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it looks that bad, however people will judge you based upon your appearance. Piercings and tattoos are so prevelant now, it may indicate to an employer that you might do anything just to...

  13. Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

    shermrn replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am traditionaly a non union person, I hate the whole liberal/progressive, union mindset. I am for free markets and limited government. I have worked for many non union facilities as well as union...

  14. What to do when my baby desats...

    shermrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok, I've been on NICU for a little less than a year, still learning a lot. One thing that drives me crazy is when I'm taking care of an infant who is desatting for no obvious reason, what i mean is,...

  15. Acidic Posting

    shermrn replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Nursing

    I am all for people being polite to each other trying to get along. I am also guilty of some emotionally charged posts that were not so polite, some of these I regret. A point I'd like to try to...

  16. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    shermrn replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry to come off so harsh, the subject just hit a

  17. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    shermrn replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    Generally speaking, within the same facility, staff nurses with the same education, same experience, and working the same shift, should be paid the same rate regardless of which unit they work on. Of...

  18. Is it really easier for male new grad nurses to land a job?

    shermrn replied to RN_na_pogi_pa's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes it is true that men will always get the job faster and with a higher rate of pay. All nurses know that the problem with nursing is the fact that the profession has always been dominated by

  19. "Saunameters"

    shermrn replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, I started a thread on this same subject when I first joined the forum. At first I noticed that only the more advanced practice nurses mispronounced centimeters. I took it as a way of sounding...

  20. Lifestyle Discrimination

    shermrn replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Consumer satisfaction translates to higher

  21. Lifestyle Discrimination

    shermrn replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Show me where a complete absence of capitalism has resulted in a higher ethical standard. Under which system has a higher ethical standard existed? Also consider that in a capitalist society the...

  22. 10 states with 30M uninsured hold key to ACA success

    shermrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I thought the original goal was 7 million. Anyway, the ACA was a joke to begin with. Those of you who have and continue to support the Democratic party should be ashamed of yourselves. I'll sit...

  23. Gloving and Handwashing

    shermrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some of the team in the NICU where I work want to implement the policy of gloving with all infant contact. We already wear gloves for all the standard reasons and are very diligent with handwashing...

  24. Gloving and Handwashing

    shermrn replied to shermrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our NICU decided not to implement the gloving with all patient contact policy. They were able to find some research to back up my suspicions on the false sense of security/sloppy handwashing thing....

  25. Sleepy Nightshift nurse

    shermrn replied to jackpp's topic in General Nursing

    Nuvigil works for me. It's important to consider everything else first, of