XB9S BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN

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    grounds for denial for license?

    XB9S replied to lalalalexi's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    we get quite a few of this type of questions on the site, relating to the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure: is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a...
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    How to pay NMC application fee for overseas nurses

    XB9S replied to boardshorts's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes they are strict, you have to meet all of their criteria for registration otherwise you will not be permitted to register as a nurse in the UK. This means that the standard for registration as a...
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    ONP in London

    XB9S replied to ernbabjr's topic in International Nursing

    I have separated your post into a thread of its own and moved it to international. There are quite a few posts about working in the UK for international nurses and you can also have a look at my blog...
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    A Letter to Hollywood: Nurses Are Not Handmaidens

    XB9S replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Threads
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    A Nurse who doesn't wash hands

    XB9S replied to GFzalez's topic in General Nursing

    The previous poster has an excellent suggestion, and it's one that I've used successfully. I always make a big thing about washing my hands if I'm concerned about another members of staff hand...
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    Should I go back to my 1st dose of HepaB vaccine?

    XB9S replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    You need to speak to your medical care provider and ask their advice. Imagine if one of our members say no don't bother and you listen, get a needle stick and contract Heb B. Please speak to your...
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    Advice needed agent or not?

    XB9S replied to angela roy's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to international as not about nursing in the
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    Working and studying in the UK

    XB9S replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    As carers are not on the shortage occupation list it would be extremely unlikely a work visa would be granted after the student visa finishes, a career as a care giver would be
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    Working and studying in the UK

    XB9S replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    You'll be coming as a student and working as a student / care giver. The NMC requires that you have experience as a qualified nurse for 1 years therefore I think you'll find it difficult to meet the...
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    Mentors and preceptors please advise - newly promoted nurse struggling with peers

    XB9S replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Ladies and gentlemen please do not turn this thread a slanging match, this is not about individual members it's about how to support a nurse new into
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    When a child dies - what makes nurses incredible.

    XB9S replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree, it takes a couple of average nurses to make an incredible team, without each other we are just average nurses, together we can make that incredible team Don't put yourself down, it's...
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    hyperthyroidism

    XB9S replied to deepurple's topic in General Students

    I would imagine that this is referring to an enlarged thyroid causing compression symptoms. These may be difficulty swallowing, airway compressive symptoms such as stridor or the feeling that they...
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    Be careful of what you ask for....

    XB9S replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Respectfully your information about salaries is incorrect. A newly qualified nurse will come out on a band 5 under the agenda for change contract. This has a starting salary of £20,710 that will...
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    this hit too close to home...

    XB9S replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    sending love and prayers
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    When a child dies - what makes nurses incredible.

    XB9S replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Snoopy I've read your posts and threads and I would love to work alongside you, you show such compassion and strength for the Patients you care for, students you mentor and staff who work with you I...
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    Lost my first ICU patient today

    XB9S replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Tiger it is so difficult to judge analgesia in intubated patients and ischaemic bowel is incredibly difficult to get effective analgesia for as well. There are non verbal signs that I am sure you'd...
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    Happy St. Patricks Day

    XB9S replied to Aviationurse's topic in International Nursing

    Going to have a nice pint of Guinness to
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    I'm in Dublin on holiday--any AN nurses here?

    XB9S replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    It is very expensive isn't it. Let me know the next time, I'm desperate to visit Belfast so could make a long weekend out of
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    I'm in Dublin on holiday--any AN nurses here?

    XB9S replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry Christine, nowhere near Dublin. You could always jump on a ferry across to Holyhead and I can meet you up there Ayla is from Ireland somewhere but not sure
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    UK student visa

    XB9S replied to lorraine0401's topic in International Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/nursing-blogs/?prefixid=blog_sharrie
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    Nursing Management Getting Down & Dirty On The Floors

    XB9S replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a similar expereince to Snoopy in the UK, our nurse managers are always willing and often roll up their sleves and pitch in to help when we are short staffed, the same can also be said for...
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    You know you're Old School when...

    XB9S replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    dogoodthengo, your post has made me smile. not sure that it's a good thing though now does that make me old school or just old
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    UK student visa

    XB9S replied to lorraine0401's topic in International Nursing

    Have a look at my blog it gives information about the requirements to practice in the UK student visa - you can work 20 hours a week carers recieved usually minimum wage only nursing in th UK - you...
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    ICU/HDU

    XB9S replied to mayflower2000's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the update Mayflower, it sounds like that jobs freeze came at just the right time for you ICU isn't for everyone, I loved it but totally understand how some nurses miss the contact that you...
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    What makes CRNA's unique?

    XB9S replied to drum0's topic in General Nursing

    Thread re-opened. Please keep on topic and do not insult other members All off topic posts have been deleted, and any further off topic posts will also be