nursecoachUK

nursecoachUK has 22 years experience and specializes in Paeds - acute, community, agency.

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1. nursing interview

   nursecoachUK replied to little shell's topic in International

   I would phone them up and ask - always prepare yourself. They may assume that everyone knows what a written task is, but obviously that is not the case! Claire

2. How would you view me?

   nursecoachUK replied to VegasNurse05's topic in International

   I am sure you will be welcomed if you are good at your job and make an effort to mix with others and fit in. Some people might be difficult towards you but that is their 'stuff' and not your problem. there is always help and support around if you nee...

3. Respond if you found a decent niche after hating your first positions

   nursecoachUK replied to Sterlink's topic in General Nursing

   I found my niche in paeds (UK). cute patients, lots of variety - babies and teens, teaching, helping, caring and talking about music and movies to the teens was great! Take a look at the sort of roles you have liked - do you like fast pace or slow? W...

4. How did it come to this?

   nursecoachUK replied to Southernurse's topic in General Nursing

   I had this 12 years ago - I was burned out and fed up although I had always loved nursing. I resigned from my job, did agency nursing in the UK, travelled, studied performing arts and then life coaching. After 5 years I went back to paeds nursing and...

5. can't do nightshift anymore..on the verge of having nervous breakdown

   nursecoachUK replied to inthesky's topic in General Nursing

   I had difficulty with nights too - not to the same extent. Go to someone higher than your manager for help, after all if you made an error at work that would have huge knock-on effects! Look at this period as one of learning - as you said you know yo...

6. Hopeless? Hopeful? You be the judge...please

   nursecoachUK replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Focus on what you really want for your life. If you think ICU is the answer and you can show potential managers either where you are now or in other hospitals that you are the nurse for the job then go for it! Find out what the requirements for th...

7. Nursing family members

   nursecoachUK replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Nursing

   Hi - caring for family members is totally different! I have had experiences with my grandmother and my Mum and it was really hard. I have been a nurse (UK) for 22 years and look after sick children, so don't think that the emotional stuff you are fee...

8. how do you relax outside work

   nursecoachUK replied to aussiemags's topic in Stress 101

   The best thing I found was drama and singing classes and groups - sociable, fun, challengeing and a chance to do something so involved it took me out of 'work-mode' and into a different place. Movies and books are great for escape, walking and exerc...

9. stress symptoms at the end of shift

   nursecoachUK replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Stress 101

   This can happen esaily when you are tired and avoerworked - also make sure your energy is managed as well as you can - eat low GI foods to keep your brain well-fed with energy over long periods. Nuts are good and dried fruit, whole grain foods and re...

10. worrying as a new nurse

    nursecoachUK replied to smtwinfalls's topic in Stress 101

    Hi Always ask if yu are unsure - as a newly qualified nurses others iwll expect that! Follow your instincts and do things as carefully as you can. 22 years in I have made about 10 fairly serious mistakes (in my eyes) and 4 were in my training - you l...

11. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    nursecoachUK replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love connecting with other human beings, knowing I have affected them in a good way, having a job that is important, healing people physically and psychologically and having fun with the kids I care for, and the staff I work with. Claire