Mike RGN

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1. the nursing diploma/interview

   Mike RGN replied to simonesmum's topic in International

   The standard stuff is always a good start, caring person, like to make a difference, like people. A lot of essay i read speak about an experience either as a patient or visting someone in Hospital and of how inspired they were. Consider the attribut...

2. the nursing diploma/interview

   Mike RGN replied to simonesmum's topic in International

   Dress as you would for a job interview but comfortable as sometimes dependant on the area the interview may involve writing an essay. Find out as much as you can about the course you are applying for. Read around present issues in the area of Nursing...

3. Helloo!

   Mike RGN replied to missebony's topic in International

   Hi missebony Although I still hold as RGN qualification my role is now as a clinincal tutor. Mike

4. Helloo!

   Mike RGN replied to missebony's topic in International

   Hi and welcome My understanding at present is that one placement on a General Medical/Surgical ward, although working in areas involving care of the functional elderly and assesment will involve a degree of 'Medical nursing' to provide care fir this...

5. Probally A Silly Question

   Mike RGN replied to scots_nurse_wannabe's topic in International

   prefer tunic and trousers, dresses never suited me :chuckle

6. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Mike RGN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   sherry right place right time, i always taught in practice and volunteered to help on every course going so i was known to those you need to know. the job came up as project manager to commission a skills lab, since then i suppose i just stayed and ...

7. The expanding role of RN's in the UK

   Mike RGN replied to ayndim's topic in International

   The are already Nurses performing both minor surgery and performing the role of first assistant. We also have nurse doing gastroscopies with thier own lists. Not in every hospital but I work in a medium sized District General Hospital and if it happi...

8. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Mike RGN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Hi all. I am a clinical skills facilitator in the UK. My role involves teaching both the theory and practice of clinical procedures/skills. I am based within the skills lab and get to educate nursing and Medical staff in how to do it! I don't have th...

9. medical history and employment

   Mike RGN replied to sofaraway04's topic in International

   Be honest on your Ocupational Health Form, as Catz and Karen 30 said it may get you in more trouble if you don't. Propective employers dont normally get the details on the Occu Health form they just get either fit for post or need to see occu health ...

10. medical history and employment

    Mike RGN replied to sofaraway04's topic in International

    Be honest on your Ocupational Health Form, as Catz and Karen 30 said it may get you in more trouble if you don't. Propective employers dont normally get the details on the Occu Health form they just get either fit for post or need to see occu health ...

11. Nursing in the UK

    Mike RGN replied to USnurse's topic in UK

    Partial quote Same here in the UK

12. Nurse Practitioners............

    Mike RGN replied to karenG's topic in International

    I agree that the title Nurse Practitioner should be protected and have read some of your other posts KarenG and understand your sentiments that staff should have appropiate and recognised training to use the title. I note that you say it would be a r...

13. ALS Instructors

    Mike RGN replied to warburton's topic in International

    welcome I work close to their as well :rotfl: :rotfl:

14. Nursing in the UK....hummmm....

    Mike RGN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in International

    When were the irish rounded up by witch hunts???? I only remember being welcomed.

15. Nurse education!!

    Mike RGN replied to Hayley27's topic in International

    If you want pre reg nursing then the advice Karen offered is great. In addition speak to the tutors let them know what you are looking for,offer to help with teaching on some courses or supporting thier sessions. If its Post reg I started of by helpi...