Thanet

Thanet

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  1. THIS is what a computer is SUPPOSED to do!

    Thanet replied to bedpan's topic in Nursing Humor

    OK, OK, I know this is an OLD OLD posting but I think it is worth seeing

  2. I finally got a hearing aid!

    Thanet replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wear bi-lateral hearing aids and have done so for many years. I forget I am wearing them sometimes now. I have even got in the bath with them on. (Thank goodnes I wasn't having a shower!) Taking...

  3. Outpatient psychiatric nursing

    Thanet replied to atomic1976's topic in Psychiatric

    It would help in these sort of posts to say where you are, as pay is different from state to state (So I believe) and certainly from one country to another. The same would be true to what we actually...

  4. RMN interview

    Thanet replied to cara1985's topic in Psychiatric

    A bit late to answer you I know but it would help to say where you are. As you use the term RMN I presume you are in the UK. How did the interview

  5. Do psych patients ever stalk their nurse?

    Thanet replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, I have been stalked. She wanted my baby and even suggested I donate my sperm into a bank so she could have it. When she is admitted I have an arrangement with my ward nurses and senior nurses...

  6. Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    Thanet replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    I changed my career at age 26 and had no problem with it. I NEVER use the term 'Male Nurse'. Well, possibly in here I do, as you cannot 'see' that I am a male. But if some one who can 'see 'me asks...

  7. male nurse haircut rules

    Thanet replied to albert6jed's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Same here ... except I have been nursing (mumble) years and I am in Psychiatry. Keep it neat and tidy. If females are allowed to wear tied back hair on / in your hospital / school, then you can too....

  8. Padded Rooms??!

    Thanet replied to New2ER's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been in Psychiatric nursing for >26 years and I have never seen a padded room. I think the 'news' reporter was trying to make the 'news' sound more interesting or make the celebrity seem more...

  9. Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    Thanet replied to Marvie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I've had hearing loss since birth ( Rubella baby). Now a bi lateral aid wearer, lip reader and a little BSL (British Sign language). I've been nursing Psychiatric clients for over 20 years. Happy to...

  10. Nurses to decide on resuscitation

    Thanet posted a topic in International Nursing

    Nurses to decide on resuscitation So what do you think? Should it be allowed? How much experience would a "suitably experienced" nurse need to

  11. Love your job?

    Thanet replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well possibly I should not post here as I have been nursing for twenty (mumble) years... but I still love my job and have many wonderful memories. I hope you can do so too, in many years time, Good...

  12. male nursing in the UK

    Thanet replied to bmansf1's topic in International Nursing

    As far as I am aware there is no problems here. Nor have there been for years. (OK, so I am a Psychiatric nurse) The only problem I have is when some LOOKS at me and says 'Oh , so you are a 'MALE'...

  13. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

    Thanet replied to Brian's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    When starting a new thread, may I suggest that posters enter what their disability is rather then just 'nurse with disabilities' as it would then be easier to find the threads concerned about their...

  14. how do you deal with manipulation?

    Thanet replied to RachelLVN's topic in Psychiatric

    When we have a manipulative client we will allocate nurse 'X' to grant any favours. If the client comes to you and says nurse 'X' said I could do 'Y' then you say "Then Nurse 'X' can do it for you." I...

  15. Has anyone had the experience of knowing a patient on their unit?

    Thanet replied to njmonsterboi80's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, Ex partner. Just so happened I was on vacation when she was admitted and

  16. How dangerous is Psych nursing?

    Thanet replied to Asklepios's topic in Psychiatric

    I have worked in psychiatric wards for [mumble] years. And despite the fact I could tell you many stories... I would rather work here all these years than in A&E (ER) on any Saturday night. Our...

  17. When were 12 hour shifts introduced in the UK?

    Thanet replied to Aidy's topic in International Nursing

    I was doing it in 1975... all depends on the senior nurse I

  18. Squash - the drink not the game. OT

    Thanet posted a topic in International Nursing

    OK, so I know this is not nursing but... I go to several (USA) sites and the question about the drink 'Squash' comes up... so... Is there any Brits here, who are now in USA, who can help me explain to...

  19. Share Your Saying

    Thanet replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    'Normal' is a town in

  20. Need to complete a paper -need nurses to complete a questionaire

    Thanet replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    UK psychiatric nurse willing to help

  21. schizophrenia

    Thanet replied to mani3433's topic in Psychiatric

    Try this...

  22. Squash - the drink not the game. OT

    Thanet replied to Thanet's topic in International Nursing

    Why would someone want gravy for

  23. Strangest thing you've heard a co-worker or patient say?

    Thanet replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Nursing Humor

    I nursed an old lady a few years back and her 80 year old daughter would come and visit her each week. My patient lady was

  24. patient load and other gripes :)

    Thanet replied to G'smommy's topic in Psychiatric

    If that were me I would arrange another nurse (at least) to come in for the observations. I'd rather be told off, than have a dead patient on my hands... or even worse a dead me. and no one would tell...

  25. Uk Nurses Rock !!!

    Thanet replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in International Nursing

    Listen to your favourite English Speaker's accent... http://web.ku.edu/idea/index.htm OK, it is just a bit of fun... but it DOES show that you Americans DO have an accent.