Bill_ER BSN, RN

Bill_ER is a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency Staff.

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1. Rules for the ER (long)

   Bill_ER replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   Erica, when I first saw your name out of the corner of my eye, I swear I thought it said NurseErotica.......I was like .

2. uk nurses who have come to the usa

   Bill_ER replied to cariad's topic in UK

   is that in reply to me? if so it doesn't apply. my great grandparents were from italy and slovenia. i loved the time i spent in the uk and have friends who live there, that's why i'm choosing to move.

3. uk nurses who have come to the usa

   Bill_ER replied to cariad's topic in UK

   Well I chose Wales because I really enjoyed my time there. I'll take your advice on sending CV's out to see what kind of response I get. I'm also trying to weigh options in Scotland, haven't exactly been able to decide on that yet. Working on it thou...

4. what about this for an idea

   Bill_ER replied to chrisrob's topic in UK

   Well the silence is deafening.........nevermind I guess.

5. Do you know guys, we ARE an action figure!

   Bill_ER replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

   They should have made him a bit more buff. He's a little too generic lookin' for an action figure lol. Needs some cargo pockets and trauma sheers, and maybe a little scruff on the chin

6. What kind of nursing do you do????

   Bill_ER replied to dspring's topic in Men

   My name makes it obvious. I've worked in ER's as an EMT/Tech for the last 12 years before getting my RN this past May, was hired at a Level 2 trauma center in July. Love peds, so may pursue something more in that area too (Peds ER or a PICU preferred...

7. Dayshift vs. Nighshift

   Bill_ER replied to pie123's topic in New Nurse

   Nightshifter all the way. I found what works for me as far as a preudo sleep cycle. Dayshift orientation was a nightmare for me.

8. Fearful of infiltrating IV's

   Bill_ER replied to cjblu's topic in New Nurse

   It's good to be vigilant and never totally stop worrying. Sometimes the catheter will suck against the venous tissue or be against a valve, restricting blood return upon aspiration, but still be a patent line. My practice (especially when I'm unable...

9. Hello from the new girl!!

   Bill_ER replied to janejoeben's topic in International

   HI Jane! Great to see another ER (A&E) nurse aboard. I'm from the US looking for A&E in UK. I've been working in ER's (including a level 1 trauma center) for 12 years as a technician, and after graduating nursing this past year, have landed a...

10. what about this for an idea

    Bill_ER replied to chrisrob's topic in UK

    Well I'm new here so just catching up on the last years' post, but I'm interested in meeting. I'm making my second trip over to the UK from the US in April 2006 for a two week stay. Starting in Glasgow and working my way down to Wales, so I can poten...

11. UK Overseas Nurses Program?

    Bill_ER replied to sweetnlow121's topic in International

    Where's the right place to start then? A. Register with NHS/NMC B. Start the immigration process C. Find a job D. Combination of the above? I guess that's what has me the most confused. Need the recipe on this one.

12. relocating to uk ...help/advice

    Bill_ER replied to globalnursing's topic in International

    Thank you Silver, much appreciated.

13. UK Overseas Nurses Program?

    Bill_ER replied to sweetnlow121's topic in International

    Thanks for the advice Steve. Has me a bit worried about my future endeavor now though, looks like it's gonna be a rough ride.

14. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    Bill_ER replied to cariad's topic in UK

    Hello everyone. Excellent thread (lengthy so I've not gotten through it all yet). But as I'm a US nurse looking to go to the UK, some of my own questions about the differences are coming to light (and this has been much of what I've been seeking with...

15. relocating to uk ...help/advice

    Bill_ER replied to globalnursing's topic in International

    Hi. I'm new to this forum and am in a similar situation as globalnursing. I'm looking to move to the UK also. Over the last year I've been researching NHS and NMC sites, and the whole process can be a bit confusing. Thanks for the sites Kaylesh, it l...