CelticNurse

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  1. Are nurses professionals ?

    CelticNurse replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I might be out on a limb here but I think a more succint answer is that some are.......and some are not!

  2. Diprivan Off Label for Seizure Suppression(?)

    CelticNurse replied to CCUnocRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    That's what I thought it meant. We utilise the same practice with many drugs over here too, such as Gabapentin, Nortriptyline etc. for the use of treating neuropathic pain whaich was not what they...

  3. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    CelticNurse replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed they do. However, they always ending up doing unearthly hours into the bargain! There is only so much that a body can take. Before you ask, yes the hours are worse than nursing. Trust me on...

  4. Diprivan Off Label for Seizure Suppression(?)

    CelticNurse replied to CCUnocRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am sorry to sound a bit obtuse but it is probably because I do my ICU nursing in the UK. Can you explain to me what exactly using a medication "off-label" refers to. I am sure we have an equivalent...

  5. Nursing degrees in London - advice needed!!

    CelticNurse replied to shorain's topic in International Nursing

    I would have to say that I agree in general terms with the previous post. If you have a position to come to and this includes the Bsc. as part of the deal, then fine. If, however, you are self-funding...

  6. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    CelticNurse replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I was 27 when I started after leaving a career as a head chef. I qualified at the age of the 30. Haven't regretted it once. Believe it or

  7. Why did you become a nurse?

    CelticNurse replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    Why did I become a nurse? Three reasons. 1) The money 2) The glamour 3) The

  8. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    CelticNurse replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, I read your story quite by accident but I felt that must say something. Your reaction, whilst ovbiously very upsetting to you, sounds like it was entirely appropriate for the family and,...

  9. Epinephrine Drips

    CelticNurse replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Interesting the variations of using that same drug across the world, I find... I am a freelance ICU nurse working in London and and, even in one city there is no one specific guideline on mixing and...

  10. medical lightbulb jokes

    CelticNurse replied to nurseybikerchic's topic in Nursing Humor

    Okay, not quite lightbulb material but here goes. What is the difference between God and a doctor? God doesn't think he is a