RGN1

RGN1

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  1. think before you speak ........

    RGN1 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago the Chaplain at the hospital where I trained came in to see all of us student nurses in our first week of training. He asked us the simple question - "who is the most important person in...

  2. When we were younger new flegling nurses :D

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    We call it the

  3. Too nice to be a nurse?

    RGN1 replied to law3576's topic in General Students

    I'm nice too -at least that's the feedback I get from colleagues, patients & relatives! You go girl - it's much better working with & being looked after by nice

  4. How much do you enjoy your nursing job?

    RGN1 replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    10 on most days 7 on some & 1 on very, very odd occasions!! Well you didn't expect one blanket answer did

  5. Is there such a thing as "too positive"?

    RGN1 replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :lol2: You want that then you need to go shopping in a UK supermarket/store!! They'll quite happily ignore you - even if you do actually want some

  6. Anxiously waiting...

    RGN1 replied to Lindsay42's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sooooo feel for you guys. I was just the same & when the 48 hours were up it didn't post for another 30 mins - well maybe my timing was out a bit! I was too scared in the end to look so I got my...

  7. uk nurse

    RGN1 replied to staffnursepenny's topic in International Nursing

    CA board is known for taking absolutely ages! Easily 6 months & that's for an uncomplicated application. Just check out the international

  8. Hi RG1 ..question for you..

    RGN1 replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    HI there! You're best off contacting hospitals directly and arranging to visit them informally, if you've time. You can say that you haven't worked in the independent sector before so you wanted to...

  9. When we were younger new flegling nurses :D

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    You're right about the babysitting thing! The real reason I've re-discovered my social life is that my eldest is old enough - & sensible enough - to be left in charge from time to time! Yup a pool...

  10. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    RGN1 replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    once, thank

  11. the lowdown on unemployment in usa

    RGN1 replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    (((((((HUGS)))))))) Hope everything gets back on track soon. Thanks for the warning - like you the sale of our UK house should leave us with no USA mortgage plus some "padding" in the bank - guess...

  12. When we were younger new flegling nurses :D

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    Don't you have a social life any more then? You've got to go get one again! I've just re-discovered mine - was out every night the weekend just gone, sometimes with the kids, sometimes without. I'm...

  13. Shifts in the USA

    RGN1 replied to Clarecartwright's topic in International Nursing

    All but one hospital I've ever worked at (NHS & private) has had separate staff for nights. I haven't done "internal rotation" as it's called for 15 years! Would never do it again either, it's...

  14. a question for UK experienced nurses

    RGN1 replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    I suggest that you go buy this weeks copies of the main nursing mags on the market, they will give you plenty of topics for discussion. Check out the university website for information on the program...

  15. a question for UK experienced nurses

    RGN1 replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I worked 8 years in a private OPD. It was great because my role was really varied. I did blood tests, dressings, minor ops etc etc. I really wish you all the luck in the world

  16. Where to review

    RGN1 replied to manilagirl's topic in International Nursing

    stick to kaplan &/or saunders (using suzanne's program). you'll learn just as much, more in fact, from the strategies in those books. there is no "easy" way to pass - you have to study for it...

  17. Crazy Thing Pts Say or Do

    RGN1 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I had a male patient once who was trying to remember what operations he'd had when the consultant was asking about his previous medical history. He was really struggling then he suddenly said "Oh yes-...

  18. Nurses as day laborers (rant)

    RGN1 replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    :roll Well I won't be going home!! Mind you I've had a house in the USA fro some 9 years now & already have a smattering of friends there, so I guess that'll help! I've a friend in Nashua NH...

  19. Good luck to all its a long road!!

    RGN1 replied to scotnurse's topic in International Nursing

    Not sure about your pay thing either, my offer for Florida, from an agency is $26 p hr. May not be a fortune but with no mortgage it will be enough to live on & that's not taking DH into...

  20. When we were younger new flegling nurses :D

    RGN1 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    Glad someone's pulled this thread back BTW I was getting fed up of the graduate vs diploma thing!! I did the straight RGN - not even a diploma but I'm a great nurse - just ask my colleagues & my...

  21. hey

    RGN1 replied to petlurv's topic in International Nursing

    Right now, as SD has pretty much said in a kinder way, you may as well forget the UK, you simply will not get in. Try Australia or New Zealand, they have many hospitals that are actively recruiting...

  22. She's fallen and can't get up! Now what do you do?

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

    MAN you took the words right out of my keyboard!! So all I can do is

  23. How would you make inpatient rooms better?

    RGN1 replied to Email4KH's topic in General Nursing

    Already mentioned but I would definitely get all the carpeting out of the ward & rooms for starters! Apart from the hygiene aspect it also makes it very hard to move anything from the theatre...

  24. Nurses as day laborers (rant)

    RGN1 replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Y'all want to try working & living on a UK nurses salary!!! Our reward this year will be another pay rise well below inflation - thus representing a pay cut in real terms whereas the police have...

  25. NCLEX is tomorrow, and my husband's in the hospital.......

    RGN1 replied to patsyNJ2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How awful for you but at least you know that he's gonna be just fine now so if you haven't had time to cancel stay focussed & beat the beast! Good luck to