ratnurse2b

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1. International nursing agency/UK in HK, AUS, CAN? Advice

   ratnurse2b posted a topic in International

   Hello I have 2 years post reg experience in elderly care. Im interested in working outside the UK where I got my diploma. Are there agencys who will find me work? Is it possible to temp like for 3 months etc? Where is possible? I am only fluent in En...

2. A bit gloomy but interesting

   ratnurse2b posted a topic in International

   Here is an article form the nursing times. Backs up what I have always thought. So if nurses loose compassion and burn out after 2 years qualified, that's 5 years practicing, I nursed (non qualified) from 2002-2007, right on target for burn out. I do...

3. Violent patients

   ratnurse2b replied to ratnurse2b's topic in International

   Thanks all :) It is hard to refuse to continue with a situation when other staff feel they should continue. The mark on my arm is from changing someone, his anger has increased to the point I had to rap his hands in towels, no I have not had restrain...

4. Violent patients

   ratnurse2b posted a topic in International

   I am a student nurse in Scotland. I work in various care setting as a care assistant and support worker. I frequently, encounter violent behaviour. One employer says it is part of the job another says staff safety comes above patient safety and dign...