RGN1

RGN1

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  1. To those nurses planning to work in US without agency

    RGN1 replied to aeonflux14's topic in International Nursing

    I have gone direct hire & had no recruiter. I cold called the hospital. However, with retrogression most are not hiring direct at present. Florida Hospital was advertising recently for Critical...

  2. RCN accepts pay deal

    RGN1 replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Well I'm not surprised either. They rely on the apathy of nurses to keep treading us down & that's what they generally get! I wish I could say one day that'll change but I don't think it will...

  3. Careful with those Crocs

    RGN1 replied to EmmaG's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Crocs have been banned in one major UK hospital already - as a health and safety risk.

  4. UK petition for Nurses

    RGN1 replied to Noahm's topic in International Nursing

    YEAH come on you UK nurses! These petitions are not a waste of time - we got a local swimming pool saved thanks to one of these petitions - so COME ON & add your

  5. Dosage Calculations!!!

    RGN1 replied to TigerEyes's topic in International Nursing

    There are several set formulae for drug calculations. The most well known being: what you want/what you've got x what it's in You can use that for most med calculations (including fnding the answer to...

  6. Aged Care in UK...

    RGN1 replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    Warden controlled accomodation still requires some capability as far as being independent goes, so it is true that if your MIL deteriorates she would need to be placed in a nursing/residential home....

  7. Nursing Times

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    It's the job section that's so thin now. If you check out old copies the article section is about the same size but the job section is

  8. I have arrived in Florida

    RGN1 replied to ann h's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sooooooooo happy for you, i hope everything goes well for you and can't wait to join you for a drink some time in the not too distant

  9. Going from the USA to the UK

    RGN1 replied to StNeotser's topic in International Nursing

    Yup - it's ALWAYS the nurses fault. At least it sounds like that part of the job won't be a culture shock then:lol2: What may be a shock to those coming to the UK is that the qualified nurse here can...

  10. Just How Difficult is NCLEX?

    RGN1 replied to kermit27's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, I think on-line courses are very helpful too. I did the NCSBN course for the shortest time available - 3 weeks I think - before I took the exam. There were some very similar questions on the...

  11. Just How Difficult is NCLEX?

    RGN1 replied to kermit27's topic in International Nursing

    Oh yeah - thanks SD, it's been some time now since I did my studying & I'd forgotten about

  12. Going from the USA to the UK

    RGN1 replied to StNeotser's topic in International Nursing

    You will definitely need your BSN as the ADN is not recognised by the NMC because the course is not long enough. I have to be honest though nursing in many places in the UK is really tough and...

  13. Cleanliness in UK hospitals

    RGN1 replied to scattycarrot's topic in United Kingdom

    My experience of cleaners in the NHS is the same as my experience of nursing in the NHS - too many chiefs & not enough Indians! Basically I agree with the comments so far. Where I worked the...

  14. Outpatient Nursing

    RGN1 replied to SmithLee's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I worked in ophthalmology, mainly OPD, for 8 years. You can PM me if you wish & I'll help you as much as I can. Just to add that I loved it & learned loads. Funny enough another of...

  15. Just How Difficult is NCLEX?

    RGN1 replied to kermit27's topic in International Nursing

    If you study hard you will pass but I think you need to take guidance on that study, especially if you are UK trained. I passed 1st time with 75 questions but I worked really hard. Suzanne does a good...

  16. Congratulations to new mod Silverdragon101

    RGN1 replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    HEY CONGRATS

  17. making up hours- you may be interested

    RGN1 replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    You might want to stickie this info for those nurses yet to

  18. How is CPD in hour area?

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    No problems for me. I'm actually asked if I want to do courses & my mandatory training is automatically booked for me - either when I'm on shift already or I can choose to be paid or claim the...

  19. Visa has arrived

    RGN1 replied to ann h's topic in International Nursing

    Although I've been in email contact I just wanted to put a public CONGRATS on

  20. can i have some words of encouragement please

    RGN1 replied to suzanne7575's topic in International Nursing

    Don't worry, it's not like there's any rush on this -with retrogression having no end in sight you won't be going anywhere very fast. I don't think there are very many of us who haven't had hiccups on...

  21. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Vent, vent, vent!!

    RGN1 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Today I got something I knew was coming. An official complaint from a patient - the first in my entire career. Now, luckily I already know that everyone is backing me up from management to the...

  22. re:fingerprinting and notary

    RGN1 replied to michaRN's topic in International Nursing

    You're lucky you don't live in London - £24 is a bargain!! if you live in the Capital you have to go to New Scotland yard & because the NM BON want 2 sets done it'll cost you £94!! £20 for the...

  23. Skilled Workers May See Green-Card Surge

    RGN1 replied to lawrence01's topic in International Nursing

    So that's it then?? No more schedule "A"?? Anyone want to buy a house in Florida? Because right now Canada?Australia or New Zealand is looking a way better bet - at least they're not playing these...

  24. Skilled Workers May See Green-Card Surge

    RGN1 replied to lawrence01's topic in International Nursing

    Yup, it's a return to schedule "A" we really need. Although does my 11 years experience mean I'm counted as highly skilled?? I'm desperate enough to cheer for that if it

  25. Flexible working hours

    RGN1 replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    Seems to me that there may be other underlying reasons why you may feel less inclined to be flexible with her. The comment about absenteeism and sickness make me feel that this just may be the last...