Ivy Purdom

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1. What is your title and what state/province are you in?

   Ivy Purdom replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am an RGN from Northumberland, England

2. UK nursing agencies

   Ivy Purdom replied to stprdi_01's topic in International

   Many nurses from abroad are experiencing delays registering with the UKCC, it may be quicker through an agency. There are some agency nurses on the UKCC message boards at the moment, they may be able to give you some ideas.

3. UK nursing agencies

   Ivy Purdom replied to stprdi_01's topic in International

   You could check out UKCC site -message boards. Thornbury seem to pay better rates and offer good support. It depends on where you decide to work. I live in the North east of England and BUPA is the most popular agency with hospitals and nursing homes...

4. How much do you make?

   Ivy Purdom replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   1.Work as RGN in UK 2. 30yrs 3. Elderly/ Pall care 4. £16,000 per year/ no sure of dollar conversion.

5. UK nursing agencies

   Ivy Purdom replied to stprdi_01's topic in International

   Hi, no I'm from Northumberland in England,SO obviously I have first hand experience of these agencies. Any help I can give I will. Are you registered with the UKCC?

6. Night shift blues

   Ivy Purdom replied to crazynurse10000's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked nights for 22yrs, 8.30- 7.30. Still haven't got used to it. I sleep 4 hrs at the most and am always hungry. If you find a solution let me know!

7. UK nursing agencies

   Ivy Purdom replied to stprdi_01's topic in International

   Our hospital mainly uses BUPA but also Allied Medicare. Bupa has the best reputation. If you wish I can email contact numbers

8. Smokers

   Ivy Purdom replied to momrn50's topic in General Nursing

   I am a smoker, I am allowed 1 smoke break per shift and don't abuse it.

9. Lunch breaks

   Ivy Purdom replied to moonshadeau's topic in Safety

   I work an 11 hour shift and get paid for 10, we are not allowed to leave the ward and as I am the only qualified nurse on duty I have to stay at the nurse's staion throughout the shift. I have tried for 22 years to change this but with no luck!!!

10. staffing

    Ivy Purdom replied to Uptoherern's topic in Safety

    It is no better in England, I work on a 30 bedded care of the elderly ward for acute medicine and palliative care, there are 2 staff on duty, myself & a nurses aide, we work for 11 hours without a break, have tried talking to management to no ava...