Hi. I am a UK trained nurse and I have a new job in Melbourne, currently awaiting my visa. Can anyone recommed a Australian Nursing Practice book and a medication book. Any good online bookstores anyone can reccommend? Trying to do a bit of studying...
The government has set targets in which an ambulance has to be at the scene within 8 mins. The majority 78% do. http://www.ic.nhs.uk/news-and-events/press-office/press-releases/june-2008/more-ambulance-services-than-ever-before-reach-life-threatenin...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7803134.stm Awful. Cant imagine what this lady went through. Miracle she survived. Have arrested a man.
honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International
Hi Carluke Not heard of them myself so no advice there. Just do your homework and thoroughly look into them. I would also continue to look for jobs yourself and maybe write/email some HR departments. This link is for NHS Lanarkshire Jobs. It is ...
Hi everyone Hope you have a fantastic Christmas and best wishes for 2009. Eat, drink and be merry. I have worked my fair share of Christmases and am lucky enough to be off now until Sunday night shift. Kids are hyper, Im excited and hubby is stre...
honey75 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Safety
I have an 8 year old daughter and I cant even begin to imagine that little girls pain. Gave my daughter an extra hard bear hug at bed time tonight . Continue to keep that little girl safe and my thoughts are with you both. Continue to do an outstan...
honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International
In the UK if you work for the NHS it is broken down into health authorities called "trusts" which cover different areas. If living in Lanarkshire the trust is NHS Lanarkshire. The biggest hospital being Hairmyers.
Hi guys, sorry I havent introduced myself yet. How rude! (Just found this wee sticky post.) Im Pamela and live in sunny Glasgow, and hoping to immigrate to America. Long wait I know, but fully committed. Live with hubby and 2 kids. And currently ...
In the UK we often work to this ratio. Its not a bad thing, its not dangerous, its the norm. I can work to this ratio no bother at all. I am a good nurse and a safe nurse. I will still get all my work done and have a chance to talk and have a laug...
honey75 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Immigration
Hi yoginurse, good post and expresses how a lot of us have felt for a long time. As you know, Im a UK trained nurse and proud to be. I am a very good nurse if I dont say so myself. LOL And where ever I work I will always give 100% and be an asset...
honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International
I dont necessary think its harder to find a job as a new grad in my trust. It depends on where you are looking to work, and you need to be realistic with your experience. Do you know where you will be living to narrow down your search?