Oh I know, I was dreading bringing her back in a hypoxic brain damaged condition. For the best really. Thanks all. We will try to organise meals for her family for the next couple of days.
Thanks Horseshoe. I really hope so. It was just so futile and undignified, especially as we had to leave her body on the floor until the police arrived. I am choosing to believe that by coming to ask me for help, the neighbour was effectively consen...
Not sure where I'm going with this thread. CPR was inevitably unsuccessful, the lady had had a huge GI bleed. I stayed with husband until ambulance crew had delivered bad news and there was no more I could do. It feels unfinished, compared to the deb...
The interview system relies solely on points, given depending on your answers and if they meet the pre-selected criteria. As an interviewer, it can be very frustrating when an excellent nurse fails to perform as well at interview as a mediocre nurse;...
I guess it depends on the prescription, your local policies, and what type of insulin it was - long or short-acting. You can complete the Datix yourself with the information you have been given by her.
mmsparkle replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality
I am a nurse, and have recently come to Christianity. In response to a question further up, I tend to keep it quiet (I'd hate to attempt to evangelise with the wrong person!) but am just beginning to get braver, and to proclaim my faith amongst co-w...
In case it may be of help to others, some of the questions I was asked were: Tell us a bit about yourself, and why you are applying for this post. Describe an emergency situation you were involved in, and how you reacted. Describe a situation where ...
Hi XB9S, I have read through this entire thread, and seen your helpful and informative posts throughout. Thank you. I am applying for a band 7 post in Critical Care, and have been offered an interview. I have a few questions: On the nhs jobs webs...
This sounds like the job I have at the moment - called Critical Care Outreach. In England, Outreach teams have been running, mainly 24/7, for some years - my hospital is somewhat behind the times. I'm a Band 6 Outreach Sister, with 7 years ICU exper...