expatnurse

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1. Military Wife stationed in Europe, need to go to school!

   expatnurse replied to usafwife92's topic in International

   I am very glad you have been able to achieve your dream also who did you contact to new as civlian in ICU in war zone?? I have considered doing this but didn't know who to speak with.

2. Looking for UK nurses to chat/pen pal with...

   expatnurse replied to PsychNurz's topic in International

   Where in the UK do you live perhaps we can get together for a cup of tea. look forward to hearing from you.

3. Looking for UK nurses to chat/pen pal with...

   expatnurse replied to PsychNurz's topic in International

   Hi again, where at the moment are you doing your RMN training at?? Are you in the UK at present or are you in the USA?? I am confused. Please first set this straight for me then I will see what I am able to do to answer the questions you have but fir...

4. Looking for UK nurses to chat/pen pal with...

   expatnurse replied to PsychNurz's topic in International

   Hi, I need to clear something up. I live in the UK and trained here in London as a nurse. but I am from the deep south usa. I have not taken the NCLEX yet. but I will as soon as my Midwifery course is done. I am a RN adult branch. because I knew I wo...

5. Looking for UK nurses to chat/pen pal with...

   expatnurse replied to PsychNurz's topic in International

   Hi, I am a UK trained nurse but am from the USA down south. I work in ICU and am currently a student midwife so I am more than happy to chat with you. What questions do you have?? What part of the USA are you from? Hope you are having a good day.

6. My Father Died Today

   expatnurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am very sorry for you and your families lose. I too lost my father not so long ago. But you should feel blessed for the time you have gotten to share with him not everyone gets that. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

7. Midwife pay progression

   expatnurse posted a topic in International

   I am about to start an 18 month conversion course for midwifery. I am wanting to find out how long it takes to progress from band 5 to band 7. And what band do you start at upon qualifing? Thanks

8. Governmental funding for disabled nurses

   expatnurse replied to sberrn's topic in General Nursing

   I would explore nurse education. I know they do not have engough people to teach the furture nurses. Also I am based in the UK but we have very strong unions do you belong to one? And if so have you looked into help from them? I wish you all the b...

9. Degree Vs Diploma!

   expatnurse replied to PixieThunder's topic in International

   I agree with the above statement. It doesn't matter if you go all degree or not if the required information needed to be a safe nurse is not there. All it does is limit and place more obstacles in the way and even less people will become nurses. I...

10. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    expatnurse replied to nursern20's topic in MICU

    Just remember that one day they too sat where you do now try not to let them get to you. You will make it and when it gets hard be one with the duck and let it roll off you back. Furthermore it is something I believe many of them have I would be inte...

11. Nursing Student Needs Online Nurse

    expatnurse replied to studentbv's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Welcome to the site. I am a new nurse in ICU now in post for one year went straight from training. Please fill free to contact me. just post a private message to me. I hope you enjoy your training. I would more than happy to help I have a very s...

12. Do any U.S.A Labour and Delivery wards have Entanox available for Pain relief?

    expatnurse replied to woodhill30's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you thank you for anwsering this question for me. I am usa nationality but british trained nurse and it is something I have wondered about for two years since my training but have never been able to find the answer. I was told by my grandmoth...

13. Midwifery help moving from UK to USA needed

    expatnurse replied to the_little_angel's topic in International

    I like others of you on this tread am a US nationality but british trained nurse. I have considered doing the conversion of 18 months at present I work in ICU. However I have worried about finding work in the US as a midwife since it is so medically...

14. Nurse Anaesthetists

    expatnurse replied to jjjez's topic in International

    Please can any one tell me where the school is that is offering a CRNA course in the UK from a very interested ICU nurse thanks alot!!

15. Red Headed = increased bleeding risk?

    expatnurse replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also have heard this said when I was out with the midwives. The one person I know who could ask said this was the case for her. I too would be interested in the science if any behind this.