mmsparkle

mmsparkle

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  1. Band 6 interview /presentation

    mmsparkle replied to Emmapearce's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi Emma, sorry I came to this too late to help. How did it

  2. Just done CPR on neighbour's wife

    mmsparkle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where I'm going with this thread. CPR was inevitably unsuccessful, the lady had had a huge GI bleed. I stayed with husband until ambulance crew had delivered bad news and there was no more I...

  3. Just done CPR on neighbour's wife

    mmsparkle replied to mmsparkle's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I know, I was dreading bringing her back in a hypoxic brain damaged condition. For the best really. Thanks all. We will try to organise meals for her family for the next couple of

  4. Just done CPR on neighbour's wife

    mmsparkle replied to mmsparkle's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Horseshoe. I really hope so. It was just so futile and undignified, especially as we had to leave her body on the floor until the police arrived. I am choosing to believe that by coming to ask...

  5. turned down for four band 6 posts what am I doing wrong?

    mmsparkle replied to cazzahill92's topic in United Kingdom

    The interview system relies solely on points, given depending on your answers and if they meet the pre-selected criteria. As an interviewer, it can be very frustrating when an excellent nurse fails to...

  6. Did I do the right thing?

    mmsparkle replied to MaryFitzgerald's topic in United Kingdom

    I guess it depends on the prescription, your local policies, and what type of insulin it was - long or short-acting. You can complete the Datix yourself with the information you have been given by...

  7. Are nurses being imported to the UK?

    mmsparkle replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in United Kingdom

    Yes - we are looking to Portugal and Phillipines currently to fill critical care

  8. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    mmsparkle replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a nurse, and have recently come to Christianity. In response to a question further up, I tend to keep it quiet (I'd hate to attempt to evangelise with the wrong person!) but am just beginning to...

  9. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    mmsparkle replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    Oh yes, and one last one: If you were successful, what further support and development would you require from

  10. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    mmsparkle replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    In case it may be of help to others, some of the questions I was asked were: Tell us a bit about yourself, and why you are applying for this post. Describe an emergency situation you were involved in,...

  11. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    mmsparkle replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    Thank you. I'm about to get ready. Phew! I have researched the Francis report (or at least the exec summary!). I appreciate the

  12. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    mmsparkle replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi XB9S, I have read through this entire thread, and seen your helpful and informative posts throughout. Thank you. I am applying for a band 7 post in Critical Care, and have been offered an...

  13. Band 7 interview

    mmsparkle replied to ducky82's topic in United Kingdom

    Great question - I also have a band 7 interview coming up, so all your answers are really

  14. rapid response team

    mmsparkle replied to TulsaTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would agree with Dorimar. Our 'outreach' visits (proactive) are more of a priority than our 'MEWS'

  15. rapid response team

    mmsparkle replied to TulsaTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    This sounds like the job I have at the moment - called Critical Care Outreach. In England, Outreach teams have been running, mainly 24/7, for some years - my hospital is somewhat behind the times....

  16. Float Nurse info

    mmsparkle replied to bjpeace's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi BJPeace Good question. I've been working in NICU for over 1 year now. Ideally I'd want a float nurse (is that like bank or agency?) to be competent with ventilation, inotrope and vasopressor...

  17. new to neuro icu--will I ever be comfortable?

    mmsparkle replied to newohiorn's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    hello newohiorn! comfortable is over-rated :-) i've been working in nicu for a year exactly now - i'm only comfortable if i have a very stable, single disease process, sedated and ventilated patient....

  18. CNS Lymphomas - has anyone nursed a patient with one?

    mmsparkle replied to mmsparkle's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thank you very much, for the information and resources. What a horrific

  19. CNS Lymphomas - has anyone nursed a patient with one?

    mmsparkle posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hello. I'm working in Neuro ICU and currently on 'the Neuro course'. Part of this course requires a presentation to be made, my topic is Central Nervous System Lymphomas. I've only worked in NICU for...

  20. Nurses who are dancers...........

    mmsparkle replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just tried an afternoon workshop of Lindy Hop - It was AMAZING!!! I can't wait to try it

  21. Die Hard Nurse

    mmsparkle replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    I would if the money was to be spent on more staff or

  22. Nurses who are dancers...........

    mmsparkle replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love salsa! I've also tried jive, swing, ceroc and a little ballroom dancing. I just love being able to move in time to music, getting fit without noticing

  23. Tell me what you think ...

    mmsparkle replied to bluesky's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hmm. It's difficult isn't it? Starting a new job there are always lots of different personalities to get used to. I'd advise you to stick it out longer. That charge nurse is probably embarrassed now,...

  24. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    mmsparkle replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Exactly! To me, talking to my patients, whether they're in a come, brain dead, or after cardiac death, is an act of respect towards them. I don't think we should treat them any differently than if...

  25. Do you envy 1:1 sitters?

    mmsparkle replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I think I agree