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

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 could do. It feels unfinished, compared to the deb...

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 days.

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 me for help, the neighbour was effectively consen...

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 perform as well at interview as a mediocre nurse;...

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 her.

Thank you! I was just procrastinating instead of writing an essay for my MSc - appreciate both the content and the motivational 'nudge'.

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

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 get braver, and to proclaim my faith amongst co-w...

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

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, and how you reacted. Describe a situation where ...

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

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 interview. I have a few questions: On the nhs jobs webs...

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

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

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. I'm a Band 6 Outreach Sister, with 7 years ICU exper...

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 therapy, ICP monitoring and what to do with a patient wi...

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. however, all the time you're not 'comfortable', y...

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

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 a year, and haven't come across any! I've read a...

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

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

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 it!

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, s/he should be more professional with you in futu...

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 they are awake and can hear us. It is a ridiculous a...