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donmurray

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  1. Religion's Place in Nursing

    donmurray replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Billy G has a track record of intolerance and smallmindedness more than fifty years

  2. Looking for some quotes for our pinning ceremony.....

    donmurray replied to WI-RN2be's topic in General Nursing

    I like the "wings" quote, it was Kobi Yamada. "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." -Herman Cain "We are on...

  3. Speaking of restraints.....

    donmurray replied to louloubell1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your average British nurse will read this restraint stuff with incredulity, as any kind of mechanical patient restraint, other than handcuffs on a prisoner, is a no-no. We had a huge fuss some years...

  4. How to become RSCN reg?

    donmurray replied to Kaylesh's topic in International Nursing

    If you go to http://www.rcn.org.uk and click on "How to become a nurse" (I know!) there are some contact addresses. Some Scottish too!

  5. Time Clocks

    donmurray replied to INTEVA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having trouble getting my head around this clock business. I don't know a single UK nurse who has to use one. Do other professions such as Doctors or Physiotherapists have to clock in and out, or...

  6. Do you have Malpractice Insurance?

    donmurray replied to S.Lunsford RN's topic in General Nursing

    Gwenith, Love that Vicarious Liability! I think my Union cover is currently £3

  7. Do you have Malpractice Insurance?

    donmurray replied to S.Lunsford RN's topic in General Nursing

    What happens when the hospital loses big bucks because of something you did? They'll come after you for your house, car or any other assets you may have, with or without insurance. With insurance you...

  8. Emigrating to the UK

    donmurray replied to MikeB's topic in International Nursing

    Not to brag, but Edinburgh has three universities of its own to choose from! the major drawback is the prevailing cold East

  9. Who says men don't remember anniversaries ......

    donmurray posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A woman awakes during the night to find that her husband was not in their bed. She puts on her robe and goes downstairs to look for him. She finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a hot cup of...

  10. A Scots castaway joke for Tom?

    donmurray posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A shipwrecked Scotsman finally washed ashore on a small island. As he regained consciousness on the beach, he noticed a beautiful, unclad nymphet standing over him. "Would you like some food?" she...

  11. motivation..?

    donmurray posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A ten year old public school boy was finding fifth grade math to be the challenge of his life. His mom and dad did everything and anything to help their son...private tutors, peer assistance, CD-ROMs,...

  12. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    donmurray replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry moe! I searched for "nurses

  13. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    donmurray replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Ebay.co.uk has 15 for sale at

  14. Race relations and nursing enviroments

    donmurray replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    I work in England. All hospital trusts are required to conduct an annual staff survey, and one area covered is racism. Last year there was only one recorded incident, and the complainant was me. A...

  15. Colonoscopy Parties Remove Fear Factor

    donmurray replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    This is SO not what I thought! What a great idea, More power to

  16. Race relations and nursing enviroments

    donmurray replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    There's only one distinction..Yorkshire and other folk!

  17. Anyone ever give thorazine for fever?

    donmurray replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    The UK has drastically reduced use of Thorazine (we call it Thioridazine) because of cardiac complications.

  18. Anyone ever give thorazine for fever?

    donmurray replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    The UK has drastically reduced use of Thorazine (we call it Thioridazine) because of cardiac complications.

  19. MOT sticker (important for car owners)

    donmurray replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    Where DO they stock those? I never found it!

  20. Agenda for Change

    donmurray replied to Mike RGN's topic in International Nursing

    If nothing else make sure that your job description reflects all your responsibilities, and agree it with your manager asap! Everyone is supposed to transfer over on 1st Oct. so don't

  21. Aaaah, Chocolate!

    donmurray posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    An elderly Scotsman lay dying in his bed. While suffering the agonies of impending death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favourite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered his...

  22. No Lifting ? A novel solution!

    donmurray posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why not Nurses too? (don't tell your manager!) Bionic legs give soldiers a boost US researchers have developed strap-on robotic legs to allow people to carry heavy loads over long distances. The...

  23. AIDS Question

    donmurray replied to graduatemay2004's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And if done properly, HIV/AIDS testing will include counselling regarding the outcome of the tests. Imagine counselling sessions for every patient, every admission...Not

  24. Robin of Sherwood...not!

    donmurray posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Never mind the movie travesty. As the REAL Robin Hood, having led a happy life with his true love Marian, lay in his bed near life's end, he called her to him and asked for his hunting horn. With his...

  25. How to do mental health nursing?

    donmurray replied to a-rose's topic in Psychiatric

    Hold you hard, Commander! I'm not sure if a-rose's command of English, good as it is, is up to "bio-psycho-socio-cultural" and being from China, who knows what she may make of "bible" in your context!...