RGN1

RGN1

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  1. UK sterotypes in USA

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in United Kingdom

    OMG - that's JUST what came straight to my mind while reading those posts!!:lol2: As for patients who are able to self-medicate not being "allowed" in that's silly. For example - take a patient in for...

  2. UK sterotypes in USA

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in United Kingdom

    I saw that in the NT - almost wrote a letter back telling them of my experience - maybe I will. As for the wall lockers the nurse has the key (one size fits all lockers). So no patient access....

  3. Private hosptial nursing

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    Oh what a shame -& shame on them too! We've got a new student starting this week - poor thing - she's got me as her mentor (or should that be tormentor:D) Lack of staff in the private sector -...

  4. Comparison of US and UK pay

    RGN1 replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    :lol2:Of course it's not! We are all following our calling in life - it's our

  5. Emergency Nursing in US and UK

    RGN1 replied to marion12's topic in International Nursing

    :lol2:Yeah, sorry about that - I mean have you ever seen a doc as good looking as Kovac? See can't be real then can

  6. UK sterotypes in USA

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in United Kingdom

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

  7. Emergency Nursing in US and UK

    RGN1 replied to marion12's topic in International Nursing

    I guess it's about as realistic to the UK as "ER" is to the

  8. UK sterotypes in USA

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in United Kingdom

    Oh the uniforms yes us female nurses wear them real tight & short with the zips half down, jump in the nearest linen cupboard with the first junior doc (male or female depending on our slant) to...

  9. Friends made from the allnurses web site

    RGN1 replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    I too hope to meet some of the people who have helped, guided & chastised me here on Allnurses (& who will, no doubt, be doing the same for many a month & year to follow!) It's a great...

  10. The bigger they are, the more stubborn they are..

    RGN1 replied to BJLynn's topic in General Nursing

    I'll second that but at least you got him to

  11. Warning to UK bound nurses

    RGN1 replied to JK7777's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling very sorry you had that experience you did. The fact you felt the way you did is a very sad reflection on where you worked. I hope the responses you've had go some...

  12. UK sterotypes in USA

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in United Kingdom

    Stereotypes are always going to be ridiculous. Personally I don't think ours are any

  13. neonatal nursing- where do i start?

    RGN1 replied to cadbury's topic in International Nursing

    SD is right you'd need to do your nursing degree/diploma & choose the paed branch after your core year. Midwifery would be an option but I think if you just want neonatal nursing the paed branch...

  14. Licensure in Florida and NCLEX advice please

    RGN1 replied to scattycarrot's topic in International Nursing

    Most project 2000 nurses seem to have enough hours from what I've heard. I agree get your CES done (you'll need it when you apply to the BON anyhow) & then you'll know exactly where you stand....

  15. Practical Nursing in the UK? Plz help

    RGN1 replied to owlette's topic in International Nursing

    I take issue with your opinion that UK RN's work at LVN level - you might but I certainly don't! I agree with your wage comments too & I don't even disagree with you trying to warn others to stay...

  16. UK sterotypes in USA

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in United Kingdom

    Pass me the Starbucks I'm on my way!! Oh & BTW no cap or cape for me! However, I do love Jane

  17. Warning to UK bound nurses

    RGN1 replied to JK7777's topic in International Nursing

    this paints a ridiculously negative picture of your fellow nurses in another country. I'm the 1st to admit that the NHS is not in a good state right now but in all my years of nursing I have never...

  18. Funniest Write Up You have Every Recieved?!

    RGN1 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    What????

  19. getting a job in the UK

    RGN1 replied to sarlamu's topic in International Nursing

    Hey I found something that might interest you OP - & other foreign nurses looking to get to the UK. There's an ad in this weeks Nursing Times from NHS Scotland, it's basically asking if you're a...

  20. Private hosptial nursing

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    Gosh! I hope you didn't eat them all at

  21. passed out

    RGN1 replied to huladancer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There are very few of us who have not at the very least felt dizzy & faint at one time or another during our careers. Don't worry at all. I too was pregnant when I had a problem - I was assisting...

  22. Private hosptial nursing

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    :rotfl: Hehehe - shall I go on to mention the vouchers we got for Xmas, the free tea/coffee (inc cappuccino)/hot chocolate anytime you like/can & the free toast before

  23. Nurses get raw deal again

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    OOH wiping my butt on a politician's pic now there's a thought! What about other such accessories - inco pads, tena pants & cardboard unrinals/bedpans - all delightfully decorated to show just...

  24. Finally Got My Approval from NYBON

    RGN1 replied to LeeTendayi's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with Suzanne, if you know your stuff the micro change in the pass level will make absolutely no difference, don't worry if you have a date post April 1st. However, there is no harm checking...

  25. Nurses get raw deal again

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    I think I'll stick that picture over my dh's dart board & let the kids all have a go!! Nothing like training them young about politics is there? Well they all say the young aren't interested this...