oxford_girl

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1. Is this the beginning of the end of the NHS?

   oxford_girl replied to XB9S's topic in International

   Indeed, Band 4 staff are currently AHP. However, I can see the possibility that if push comes to shove, some newly qualified nurses might be force to take Band 4 posts if they cannot find Band 5 posts (especially if there is no Band 5 jobs are bein...

2. Is this the beginning of the end of the NHS?

   oxford_girl replied to XB9S's topic in International

   Just thinking about that as well. In one Hospital Trust, there is a plan now of replacing Band 5 RN's with Band 4 posts. If a Band 5 will retire/leave, a Band 4 posts will be created.

3. UK citizen wants to studying nursing in the states

   oxford_girl replied to Corrie.Kay's topic in International

   why not train here in the UK? It's free and you have access to a bursary.

4. New US Student Nurse wanting information on the UK

   oxford_girl replied to QEOLAdvocate's topic in International

   I believe you would also need to have at least one year work experience

5. Regulation of Healthcare Support workers

   oxford_girl replied to XB9S's topic in International

   found this link in the RCN http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/uk/health_care_assistants_call_for_regulation/health_care_assistants_call_for_regulation

6. Regulation of Healthcare Support workers

   oxford_girl replied to XB9S's topic in International

   I agree that they should be regulated as some are doing highly skilled activities. We as RNs are accountable in our actions even when we delegate

7. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

   oxford_girl replied to david18's topic in Men

   I once read a study here in the UK that male nurses tend to have higher salaries (in terms of promotion) than their female counterparts. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/male-nurses-leave-women-in-slow-lane-to-promotion-1169897.html

8. Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

   oxford_girl replied to cheshirecat's topic in UK

   I wonder what has happened to the mentor and the student

9. A bit gloomy but interesting

   oxford_girl replied to ratnurse2b's topic in International

   That is indeed gloomy