chubbs

chubbs specializes in orthopaedics.

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1. introduction

   chubbs replied to chubbs's topic in International

   thks for your help- looks like i'm done for- gonna spend the rest of my life working in a bankrupt trust for a poor salary and ever increasing workload- the US seemed like a good idea- it seems more like an impossible dream- no way of making up theor...

2. introduction

   chubbs replied to chubbs's topic in International

   sorry, it's me again- i'm getting more confused- my mate says you just succeed in the nclex exam (sounds hard enough in itself)- or, do i as it seems have to somehow make up hours in paediatrics, mental health etc, because if that's the case- i have ...

3. How many patients are you assigned?

   chubbs replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Orthopaedic

   hello, i work in england and i have to routinely care for eight patients- i am assisted by a health care worker/auxillary- it is hell on earth and if it gets any worse i'll be having a spinal operation myself! with pre op and post op care, coupled wi...

4. introduction

   chubbs replied to chubbs's topic in International

   ok- many thks- i'll check it out (when not working or studying) i used to have a life- i'm sure i did! cheers

5. Took NCLEX RN this morning!

   chubbs replied to TristateRN's topic in NCLEX

   thks denise- weird and hard- it sounds grim- i'll keep hitting the study aids- thks for the literature recommendation- i see i will have no life for the next year- working on the unit by day studying by night- remind me why we do this? take care of y...

6. Took NCLEX RN this morning!

   chubbs replied to TristateRN's topic in NCLEX

   dear denise, firstly good luck with your exam- i wish you well. i recently qualified as an orthopaedic trauma nurse in england and i plan to move to the US- your nclex exam looks to be harder than our nursing studies- was it harder or easier than you...

7. Just accepted my place for Adult nursing course.

   chubbs replied to magichands's topic in International

   you get past the spew and poo- you don't notice it- unless it's on you! yuk! my advice- get in a good group at college, share the workload, do your assignments early- using mostly journals- it takes the pressure off- accept that some placements are ...

8. Just accepted my place for Adult nursing course.

   chubbs replied to magichands's topic in International

   my only good bit of advice is- give time to yourself- the studies can be hard and balancing money isn't easy when you're used to having some- but you have take care of yourself- don't let the study and ward placements get to yer- have fun on good pla...

9. introduction

   chubbs posted a topic in International

   hello, i am new to nursing and i am in need of some help and advice- so if anyone out there can help i'd appreciate it. i have one years experience in an ortho trauma unit in england- having completed a rn diploma- the hospital is losing nursing jobs...