XB9S BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN

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    Mentorship training

    XB9S replied to annielou999's topic in United Kingdom

    I think the OP means mentorship training @GrumpyRN It is worth having a conversation with the recruiting manager, RNs are like hens teeth, personally I wouldn't reject anyone based on the lack of...
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    Looking after confused patient & lack of support from nurses

    XB9S replied to joshle's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi Joshe, so sorry for your experience, it sounds like a very challenging day and one where you needed support. Are you a registered nurse or nursing assistant? Also, can I ask which country you work...
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    Moving to UK - looking at nursing school?

    XB9S replied to srp139's topic in United Kingdom

    It depends where you work, my hospital its desirable but not
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    Unpaid breaks comparison

    XB9S replied to Chrissie Chapman's topic in United Kingdom

    We work 12.5 hours with 1 hour unpaid so it works out as a 11.5 hour shift. We then work a make up shift once a
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    NHS nurse transferring to another NHS Trust

    XB9S replied to Blood Chemistry's topic in United Kingdom

    You will need to apply for a post, NHS Scotland has a different jobs website
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    NHS nurse transferring to another NHS Trust

    XB9S replied to Blood Chemistry's topic in United Kingdom

    What do you need to
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    What do you do when the thing that makes you a great nurse manager is also your primary source of burnout?

    XB9S replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough isn't it, I've been a nurse manager for around 15 years now and will always pitch in the the clinical areas are short staffed. I got to the point where I was working 12 hour days every day...
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    Career advice

    XB9S replied to NickRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi Nicholas, it's such a shame you can't seem to fine your niche in your current post rehab nursing can be so rewarding and true MDT working means you can develop skills used by your therapy...
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    Moving to UK - looking at nursing school?

    XB9S replied to srp139's topic in United Kingdom

    There isn't a Health Care assistant certificate in the UK, to work as a HCA you see a job you like advertised and apply for
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    XB9S replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    I realise it may not be helpful as I'm in the UK, it is interesting how other nationalities provide care for those with altered mental state. We have very clear laws that guide us (Mental Capacity...
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    Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    Unseen presentations are not unusual, they could be scenario based, or ask you to think about quality or service improvement Think of it as just another interview question and prepare for
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    Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    XB9S posted a topic in United Kingdom

    One of the questions I am most frequently asked is how do I prepare for an interview, and over the years of both being interviewed and interviewing I have built up a stockpile of questions and...
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    American Nurses in U.K

    XB9S replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    We don't pay for prescriptions in Wales
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    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    XB9S replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    My guess would be the medic was either military (maybe) or a volunteer medic /first responder A paramedic, nurse or doctor would have identified thier profession. I've worked with UK rescue...
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    Interview

    XB9S replied to Jnl2412's topic in United Kingdom

    Congratulations
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    Interview

    XB9S replied to Jnl2412's topic in United Kingdom

    Hilarious
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    Interview

    XB9S replied to Jnl2412's topic in United Kingdom

    Scenario based, You recieve information indicating a ward has a C duff outbreak with 4 cases confirmed what are your actions Results indicating a theatre attributed infection of staph aureus are...
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    Mandatory training

    XB9S replied to 123mememe's topic in United Kingdom

    Not mandatory but we have clinical skills courses for palliative care. To be honest there is so much mandated I'm not sure if nurses would have time for additional training as
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    ITU Nurse wanting to specialise in palliative care

    XB9S replied to anniz91's topic in United Kingdom

    Have you asked for feedback from the roles you were unsuccessful in, if not that may be a good place to start. As an ITU nurse you will have experience in end of life care, but palliative care is so...
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    NHS nurse transferring to another NHS Trust

    XB9S replied to Blood Chemistry's topic in United Kingdom

    You will be expected to pay back any bonus or relocation package you recieved from the
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    NHS nurse transferring to another NHS Trust

    XB9S replied to Blood Chemistry's topic in United Kingdom

    No relocation package unless its specified I just gave my 4 weeks notice and moved to the new post. No payment just moved into the new organisation. Are you an overseas nurse and tied into any...
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    Band 7 interview

    XB9S replied to 123mememe's topic in United Kingdom

    Have a look at the national Cancer strategy and do some research about where your department is in line with the strategy. This will give you a base to start from. Look at QI methodology and try to...
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    NHS nurse transferring to another NHS Trust

    XB9S replied to Blood Chemistry's topic in United Kingdom

    Yes, what do you want to
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    U.S. RN BSN moving to UK

    XB9S replied to Smitty555's topic in General World

    I think you'll be lucky to get through the process in time for you to benefit from working in the UK is your only here for 12
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    XB9S replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    grumpyrn is from the UK so working a culture where the terms are used