XB9S BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN

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    applying to australia

    XB9S replied to mimisss's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to international forums Please take a look at the many threads on this subject, I think you'll find a great deal of information if you just search the
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    A Wound/Pain Question, Please

    XB9S replied to sharpeimom's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You poor thing, and your husband. Ongoing chronic pain is demoralising, exhausting and down right depressing, especially is it's poorly controlled. Regular analgesia is vital. Although I really...
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    Hi

    XB9S replied to Jollyroger's topic in International Nursing

    I Jollyroger, welcome to the site, do you want to tell us a bit more about yourself. Are you a UK nurse, what speciality do you work
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    Ouch! Glass stuck in foot - What to do?

    XB9S replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    We really cannot offer medical advise here, this thread was started years ago. If your concerned you should seek qualified medical advice rather than looking for answers on an Internet forum. I...
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    Mental Health Jobs - Bristol

    XB9S replied to GameboyRaver's topic in International Nursing

    Community in Bristol area NHS Jobs - Job
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    Mental Health Jobs - Bristol

    XB9S replied to GameboyRaver's topic in International Nursing

    Doesn't look good at the moment, looking at the jobs site NHS Jobs - Search Results just 2 adverts neither very useful in that area One in Cardiff (about a 45 minute communte) NHS Jobs - Search...
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    how do you assess for wound dehiscence?

    XB9S replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In the UK if we suspected a problem with a wound the dressing would be
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    Interview presentation please help!!

    XB9S replied to claireew29's topic in International Nursing

    Links to some important documents http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/Documents/781/IH%20White%20Paper%20%281%29%20Accelerating%20Best%20Practice.pdf Francis Report: Independent inquiry into care provided...
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    Interview presentation please help!!

    XB9S replied to claireew29's topic in International Nursing

    Presentations are always a bit nerve racking. Your quite right, structure it as if you were presenting a lecture and practice lots before hand. Have a look in my blog, there's lots of interview help...
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    Looking to work in BC from US - any advice?

    XB9S replied to Parlim's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to international forums for a better
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    Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    XB9S replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    ahh now there is some controversy over that, according to Websters: That makes it the US's
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    Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    XB9S replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love these threads, they always highlight the huge differences between different cultures and countries. I've commented a few times during the years I have spent here on how I sometimes struggle...
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    At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    XB9S replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I loved my nursing cape, we had to wear them on our way to and from work. Uniforms are fairly strict in th UK, and identifying nursing staff not too difficult. Our unqualified have to wear different...
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    Online RN-to-BSN prohibitive for NMC registration?

    XB9S replied to Rach1120's topic in International Nursing

    I think your going to have to ask the NMC that question, only they will be able to transfer your hours and education into what they
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    Nurse switches off ventilator by "mistake" - caught on camera

    XB9S replied to Guest233447's topic in General Nursing

    As there is already a thread discussing this incident I will close this one. Feel free to comment in the first
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    Healthcare Termination Process: You're Fired!

    XB9S replied to JoytoWorld's topic in General Nursing

    Closed for
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    Is this the beginning of the end of the NHS?

    XB9S posted a topic in International Nursing

    BBC News - Private firm becomes first to run NHS hospital A private company has won a contract to run the Hinchingbrooke hospital in Cambridgeshire. I wonder if this the next step in privatisation of...
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    Is this the beginning of the end of the NHS?

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Billie I'm guessing that your policies are not so different to the ones we (and other trusts use). My understanding is that its capability rather than disciplinary process and it's a very long process...
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    Ketamine/Propofol after Brain Aneurysm

    XB9S replied to ocean_dreams24's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi there, I guess the answer will depend on your friend. It can take quite a while for the effects of some of the sedatives to wear off but with any brain injury / surgery there are always other...
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    Is this the beginning of the end of the NHS?

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Ive recently read the Stafford enquiry report, it made harrowing reading. Anyone who hasn't read it and works in heathcare should read
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    making up hours- you may be interested

    XB9S replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Morning guys and gals, just a little gentle reminder to keep things civil and on topic please. Thank
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    Is this the beginning of the end of the NHS?

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    I take it these band 4 s will be unqualified staff, I worry about what we delegate to our support staff
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    excessive talking and opinions might hurt me in the medical field

    XB9S replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Closed for
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    regarding working in canada

    XB9S replied to jaspreet kaur's topic in International Nursing

    moved to international nursing as per site
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    XB9S replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    Thread