RGN1

RGN1

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  1. Private hosptial nursing

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    True -don't get used to it but do make the most of it! Everyone here is probably bored of hearing how much I enjoy my job but I do & I also enjoy working with the people there, it's just a small,...

  2. Nurses get raw deal again

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    You & me both!! However, like politicians the world over her nest is well & truly feathered! They're only interested in what they can get out of it for themselves, & from what I can see...

  3. Hello from the UK

    RGN1 replied to Sugus's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there - welcome to the site! Truth is if you're thinking USA you've a long way to go. If you really want out of the UK you have to look Oz/New Zealand for a quicker, easier escape! Check out the...

  4. Why are RN's so fat!

    RGN1 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN & I'm not fat but neither am I skinny as a rake! We have RN's on our floor that are skinny, fat & everything in-between. At the end of the day what difference does it make?? If you...

  5. Nurses get raw deal again

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    The Unions are talking strike action & there was a march in London but with the NHS already on its knees I don't envisage much to be honest! With the job freeze etc they are laughing at the...

  6. customer svc the norm?

    RGN1 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: You know I think I might just get me a copy of that booklet & scan it so you all can see the nurses section. I'm sure you'd all get a laugh out of it! Personally I'd love to create my own...

  7. Middlesex university, London England

    RGN1 replied to tinamar's topic in International Nursing

    Hi I went to Middlesex but not for my nursing course - also it was a long, long, long too long time ago! However, it was a great place & I still think it holds a good reputation! Most of our...

  8. Comparison of US and UK pay

    RGN1 replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    If you're into cellulite & stretch marks I

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

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

    If Pearson Vue said you passed then you passed!! Congrats - now go out & be a great

  10. customer svc the norm?

    RGN1 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Our patients get a whole darn booklet to fill out about there stay with nice little check boxes on every aspect of the stay from room comfort to food. The nursing one has the most boxes - NO surprise...

  11. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    RGN1 replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Letters after your name DO NOT make you a better nurse. The best way to learn to nurse is at the bedside & NO amount of essays & classes are EVER going to prepare you for that!!! You are...

  12. financial stuff

    RGN1 replied to nichola36's topic in International Nursing

    Most people who I have talked to about this say that although there's no legal requirement you should have some money to fall back on because it may take a couple of months before you get your first...

  13. Strange visit...will ask for 2 of us to go today

    RGN1 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Have to say I'd want

  14. Private hosptial nursing

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    Here I come - better late than never! We have students at our hospital & every one of them that I have worked with has been very, very positive about their experience. We have 1st, 2nd & 3rd...

  15. Comparison of US and UK pay

    RGN1 replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    I took that figure right off the last pay slip I got from my NHS trust - which I left in Jan 2006. Although I just noticed I wrote 67p instead of 76p but 9p isn't exactly much! That figure admittedly...

  16. Nurses get raw deal again

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    Me too! It just sucks!! You know there's a thread in the general section asking if an RN would work for $11 per hour basic. Everyone's saying things like "no-way" etc etc. I just had to post that that...

  17. I Never Remember....

    RGN1 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Where the air inlets are kept - silly me - they are not in the drawer marked "air inlets" but in one of the drawers on the opposite side of the treatment room - see I have forgotten exactly which one...

  18. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    RGN1 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The starting wage for an RN in the UK is about the equivalent of

  19. Comparison of US and UK pay

    RGN1 replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    We all really appreciate your posts Madwife - your advice has always been & continues to be invaluable. Please don't stop! It's just that the NHS you left is much changed now & life in the UK...

  20. Hi RG1 ..question for you..

    RGN1 replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats to you Tina! They are unlikely to rescind the offer - I'm sure that your references will be just fine! I doubt you'll be able to keep up your IV skills & there is limited drug...

  21. Pancake day.... What you having ???

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    The kids like the English pancakes - crepes - with lemon & sugar - very traditional. However, they don't get them because of the tooth erosion thing - you know acid plus sugar = eroded enamel!!...

  22. Got the Job and bought a house!!

    RGN1 replied to cheryl nairn's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats to you I really hope it all works out & I look forward to reading ALL about your exploits down under on Allnurses in the

  23. Comparison of US and UK pay

    RGN1 replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    My NHS basic was £7.67 per hour exc increments, my USA wage will be $26 ex incs, you do the maths! Admittedly I now earn a bit more as a senior nurse (but not a lot more) in the private sector but I...

  24. When we were younger new flegling nurses :D

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    I can't believe that I'm going to have to go back to the bad old days again when I come to the USA!! NO POO MACHINE

  25. Comparison of US and UK pay

    RGN1 replied to biteme's topic in United Kingdom

    Most UK floor nurses can earn at least 50% more in the USA than they do here in the UK, in some States the difference becomes double or more! The cost of living in the UK is generally much higher and...