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  1. Buckles

    donmurray replied to oreo75's topic in International Nursing

    There's usually loads on Ebay if you really

  2. Nursing under threat in the UK

    donmurray replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    The private sector is doing no better, dependent as it is these days on the lucrative waiting list initiatives. Numbers of PCT referrals are drying up fast in these straitened times.. One local onsite...

  3. Working in the UK with a two year degree

    donmurray replied to angefeedback's topic in International Nursing

    If you have a Psychology degree, you may find that you can transfer that, and practice as a psychotherapist in the

  4. Royal Naval Reserve

    donmurray replied to CanadianNurseAbroad's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Pete. 30 years ago, the RNR was based in HMS Claverhouse, a building on Granton Square. They also had a MFV, (Motor Fishing Vessel) and crewed the HMS Killiecrankie (a minesweeper) They wouldn't...

  5. Adn Rn

    donmurray replied to RRlvr's topic in International Nursing

    Many if not most British RN's are currently Diplomates rather than Graduates, although that route is becoming the preferred one. Keep up the pressure on the NMC to give you a ruling. Good

  6. Registered General Nurse Scotland Pin

    donmurray replied to CanadianNurseAbroad's topic in International Nursing

    That sounds like a Scottish registration badge (pin) The silver ones were issued on initial registration, to newly qualified RN's. Bronze for SEN (LPN) The English equivalent then was SRN (State...

  7. Oramorph: only one signature (TRIAL)

    donmurray replied to bettyboop's topic in International Nursing

    I googled around, and can't find anything definitive. The NMC regs don't mention a need for a practitioner's signature to be witnessed;...

  8. 20 Day "Protected Learning", & Why I Loathe The NMC

    donmurray replied to steve0123's topic in International Nursing

    Steve, you should register on their discussion board (with a different name ) the moderators often respond to direct

  9. Has anyone ever been assaulted by a patient?

    donmurray replied to OUBobcat94's topic in General Nursing

    Bobcat, hope you 're feeling better. It seems like you have identified many of the problem areas.. i.e. being expected to care for a potentially dangerous patient, alone, in a closed room, with an...

  10. drug refresher courses????

    donmurray replied to celticqueen's topic in International Nursing

    I was aware of concerns about covert administration and consent issues, but I would not have put it so baldly as "this is illegal". Crushing a tablet however, changes its form and form is part of a...

  11. drug refresher courses????

    donmurray replied to celticqueen's topic in International Nursing

    oops, double

  12. Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

    donmurray replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's tempting to forestall the "only a Nurse" comment by pointing out that you are not "just" a

  13. night duty--weekends

    donmurray replied to nightmare's topic in International Nursing

    From your manager's point of view, the weekend days/nights are the ones he has to pay you extra/unsocial hours payments to work. Most of the night hours attracting such enhancements are on Sat. and...

  14. US to UK - mental health nursing jobs

    donmurray replied to tineann's topic in International Nursing

    Hello christine, Another link, but a good one! I would say that, being a RCN member, but there's loads of info, and there are further links to the registration body etc. RN is transferable, where...

  15. That's why they call him "The Streak"

    donmurray replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Psychiatric

    An "elephant" thong might appeal to

  16. we do have library in school

    donmurray replied to pretty25's topic in International Nursing

    This one should work

  17. Guys and St. Thomas Hospital

    donmurray replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in International Nursing

    Here's a link to their website:

  18. American RNs working in London - experiences/advice?

    donmurray replied to fly-gal's topic in International Nursing

    You need to register if you want to work as a nurse, and that can take some time... http://www.nmc-uk.org/nmc/main/registration/Reg_Overseas_and_EU/Overseas_and_EU hope the link works, log on to the...

  19. Mrsa-new Cream Has Been Produced

    donmurray replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    I heard it on the radio today

  20. "Socialized medicine"

    donmurray replied to Grushenka's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Two corrections: The UK "National Insurance" (health) employee contribution is 11% of salary plus a further 1% for those earning over £31000 pa. Not 40% There are no "copays" to see a

  21. Afc

    donmurray replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    There are no restrictions on changes. the need is for you and your manager to reach an agreement on an accurate JD for your post. Whilst your qualifications are impressive, are they a requirement for...

  22. Non smoker working in a smoker's home

    donmurray replied to vermonthiker's topic in Home Health

    It may be the patient's home, but it's your workplace too, and the least they can do is not smoking whilst you are actually on the premises. Your employer is sending you there, and they should back...

  23. Oxygen Tank Storage

    donmurray replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    The risk from the cylinder being knocked over is not from explosion, but from the danger of the valve assembly snapping off when it falls. Imagine blowing up a balloon, then releasing the pressure by...

  24. Info/opinion re ECT

    donmurray replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Psychiatric

    I believe that a lot of the associated "memory problems" can also be classified as urban legend. I work in the Alzheimers field nowadays, and one of the differential diagnoses we seek to exclude is...

  25. Changing Uniforms

    donmurray replied to ALWAYSNURSE's topic in International Nursing

    Don't do it just to look like pams, do it for safety reasons, such as minimising risk of injury to staff and patients by wearing appropriate clothing which does not restrict your movement as a dress...