RGN1

RGN1

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  1. Pay rise important!!!

    RGN1 replied to juliejenkins's topic in International Nursing

    signed - not in the NHS now but still believe in it & in the nurses working in

  2. Tragedy awaiting to happend!!

    RGN1 replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    That is absolutely

  3. Should the NHS treat Obese patients or smokers

    RGN1 replied to PixieThunder's topic in United Kingdom

    You know this is going to be a VERY controversial subject now don't you?:) I think that the NHS should help to support those who are trying to change their lifestyles etc and I think that they have a...

  4. As A Pair It´s Easier

    RGN1 replied to custus's topic in International Nursing

    I don't mind the Mozart overkill because Mozart is my favourite composer and so probably no coincidence that when I finally got to see Salzburg I loved it. Although my husband, who was not going to...

  5. Immigration News and Updates

    RGN1 replied to lawrence01's topic in Immigration Advice

    I hope you're right Suzanne. For those of us patiently (or even not so patiently) awaiting the Senate to vote on something it's a real roller coaster of a ride!! At the moment many of our lives are...

  6. As A Pair It´s Easier

    RGN1 replied to custus's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Custus - off topic but I just wanted to say that Salzburg is my most favourite place in all of Europe. It is such a beautiful town & the surrounding area is breathtakingly beautiful. Just...

  7. Chat Room Meeting

    RGN1 replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    Should be able to make some of it - just have to get the kids in bed 1st! It's a great idea & I look forward to hopefully chatting to

  8. According to Pearson Vue, I PASSED!!!

    RGN1 replied to bsunurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are wrong - many BON's allow their nurses to access their results from the Pearson website for a nominal fee - used to be $7.98 - probably more now! They are posted 48 hours after the exam was...

  9. Chat room

    RGN1 replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    might catch the beginning or the end on some of those days but unlikely unless I'm injured because I have karate those

  10. Dislocated Patella

    RGN1 replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Poor you!! Nothing to add to the massive amount of good advice - just wish you better soon!!! EN that's a really funny story - although I bet your friend didn't find it so at the

  11. Thinking of moving to UK

    RGN1 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in United Kingdom

    may catch you in the chat room one time if we UK nurses ever get ourselves

  12. Do the schools in the UK and OZ teach differently?

    RGN1 replied to P_RN's topic in International Nursing

    The Critical care Team nurses where I used to work listened to lung sounds - & taught me the basics - but heart sounds, no that's up to the docs & they don't do it as a routine - only if...

  13. Thinking of moving to UK

    RGN1 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi SD!! Looks like we're posting at the same

  14. Thinking of moving to UK

    RGN1 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in United Kingdom

    Well you won't earn that here! Right now it's nigh on impossible to get a job as a nurse if you're from outside the EU, or inside the UK for that matter!! There are a few anaesthetic nurses dotted...

  15. watchers and lurkers

    RGN1 replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    You & me both - tried - just can't do

  16. Chat room

    RGN1 replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    Go on RUB IT IN why don't you!!! Flipping freezing here - oh & pouring with rain of

  17. Chat room

    RGN1 replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    Sounds a good idea to me, guess we could pick a time and day each week or month & then whoever is around can check in, that way you're bound to make it sometime! We can leave the organising to the...

  18. Why is the grass always greener....

    RGN1 replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Glad we got that sorted out for

  19. My new exercise regime-a few tips

    RGN1 replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

  20. Why is the grass always greener....

    RGN1 replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Wasn't this one just gone the worst in a long while!!?? We went to the cinema to POTC 3 where at least we were warm & dry!! It sure made me wish I was in

  21. Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

    RGN1 replied to Patience's topic in General Nursing

    Absolute NO NO here in the UK. Such an infection risk etc (as the links posted by Siri will tell you). Here it's short nails with absolutely NO polish or anything. When I wasn't nursing I once had...

  22. Why is the grass always greener....

    RGN1 replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Well right now it's raining cats & dogs, is cold & is going to be the usual wet, horrible bank holiday weekend! You can get leaf tea delivered straight from Sri Lanka if you so desire - just...

  23. Which is most employable, Diploma or Degree?

    RGN1 replied to komodododo's topic in International Nursing

    I only have the old fashioned RGN & I got promoted last year over 3 degree students - so that's the difference it made! I did better in the interview than they did & that's what got me the job...

  24. I have a problem, pls help.

    RGN1 replied to demetrixarch's topic in International Nursing

    I have 2 middle names but had no problem dropping one of them for Pearson vue, my ATT was also issued with just the 1st of my 2 middle names & I had no problem when my passport was checked at the...

  25. Learning to drive in the USA??

    RGN1 replied to angiebaby2's topic in International Nursing

    Each State produces it's own version of it's "highway code" (well I know FL has one so I presume the others do too). My DH has a FL license - which is now out of date & thanks to 9/11 not...