scotswoman

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1. Registering with the NBSA

   scotswoman replied to scotswoman's topic in International

   Thanks for the advise. I emailed the NBSA last wekk and they hadn't received verification of my UK registration yet but according to the NMC they should get it this week:nurse: Hopefully it won't take too long after that.

2. I've noticed something on these boards...

   scotswoman replied to bethem's topic in International

   On the subject of supporting team members. At present I am working on a ward where everyone is very supportive of each other. But I am also in the process of applying for a job in Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide (telephone interview tonight). I ...

3. Registering with the NBSA

   scotswoman posted a topic in International

   Hi Sorry I have not visited the forum for a while but I finally qualified in September in the U.K. I have also submitted all the relevent documentation to the Nursing Board of South Australia and have a telephone interview organised with staff in Fl...

4. emmigrating to Australia

   scotswoman replied to scotswoman's topic in International

   Hi Sorry I haveN't been active on the forum for a good while but the final year of my training sort of took over. Finally, though I am qualified and currently employed in Wales, UK. I have also posted all the required documentation to the Nursing B...

5. emmigrating to Australia

   scotswoman replied to scotswoman's topic in International

   Thank you for the warning. I must admit this is the way in which I am being to think. Of course it does mean that I have to wait until I am qualified before I start making arrangements, but the impression I get is that this can be done in the twelv...

6. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

   scotswoman replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

   Well, it has got to be said, I was alright with the other stories but I nearly lost my spag bol with that one.

7. Welcome to the new Nursing Student Assistance Forum

   scotswoman replied to RNPATL's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you Brian. Will this be helpful to UK students too.

8. Welcome to the new Nursing Student Assistance Forum

   scotswoman replied to RNPATL's topic in Student Assist

   Would you please devise a care plan for my husbands flatus problem, starting with no more minced beef. I can't think straight.

9. 38 too old for school?

   scotswoman replied to akanarn's topic in CRNA

   No way are you too old. My friend will be 45 when she qualifies this year and I will be nearly 39. We are in the prime of ours lives and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. (except maybe when you do double shifts or don't go to bed til one and the...

10. Do Any of You Have Kids?

    scotswoman replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Students

    I think you must either be very brave or absolutely mad. I waited until the youngest of my four children was 7 until I began by BN Adult Nursing and still find it a struggle. They have sooooo much to say for themselves. Still I feel as if I am get...

11. emmigrating to Australia

    scotswoman replied to scotswoman's topic in International

    Thank you for all the websites. They are very helpful. Did you sort all the visas yourself ao did you go through an agency. How long did the process take.

12. Nurses on floor not very helpful or nice

    scotswoman replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in General Students

    I am an 'older' student in the United Kingdom. When we are on are clinical placements we are assigned a 'mentor'. This is a qualified member of staff who we are required to work with 50% of the time. Personally, I try to shadow their off duty as m...

13. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    scotswoman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just as a small addition to this, I have tried to get into the habit of making sure I have a spare pair of gloves in my pocket at all times. It saves having to run off and get a pair at the most inconvenient time. :imbar

14. Are side rails considered restraints?

    scotswoman replied to Sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    I have just completed placements in two different hospitals only 15 miles apart. One of which does not give any consideration to the use of side rails and the other which asks for the patient's or relatives consent to use them. I think I actually a...

15. emmigrating to Australia

    scotswoman replied to scotswoman's topic in International

    Thanks, can't wait to get there. I'm sitting in my house freezing and trying to avoid writing an assignment.