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.
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...
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?
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!
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!!!
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...