XB9S BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN

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    Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    For a band 7 I would expect you to be up to date on the latest government drives and policies for the area you are working in. Not sure which area of the UK you are in so this may vary from place to...
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    Band 7 interview

    XB9S replied to ducky82's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi there, for a band 7 I would expect you to be up to date on the latest government drives and policies for the area you are working in. Not sure which area of the UK you are in so this may vary from...
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    Working and studying in the UK

    XB9S replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    It's worth also remembering that with only one years experience it's unlikely you would fit into the shortage occupation list which would allow you to apply for a work
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    When coffee is no longer enough,

    XB9S replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you are not allowed to sleep on night duty it's a disciplinary offence I used to walk around and drink lots of coffee but still find that at 4 am I
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    Hierarchy of UK doctors

    XB9S replied to goldenc's topic in International Nursing

    Your right the F1s' are the old pre-reg house officer, they have provisional registration with the General Medical Council under which they are licensed to practice medicine, on completion of their F1...
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    Healthcare Assistants Regulation

    XB9S posted a topic in International Nursing

    I've been flicking through the nursing news this week (yeah I know but it's good bedtime reading) Some interesting news from the RCN and NMC about regulation of healthcare support workers...
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    How does blood flow through the heart? Do you know?

    XB9S replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've forgotten loads, but remember the really important stuff, I guess you work it out for yourself as you go through training what is important and what isnt' and I don't think the information you...
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    Hierarchy of UK doctors

    XB9S replied to goldenc's topic in International Nursing

    It would be rare and if they do go to ICU it's in a supernumary capacity rather than to make clinical
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    Hierarchy of UK doctors

    XB9S replied to goldenc's topic in International Nursing

    The UK doctors time is very closely
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    Hierarchy of UK doctors

    XB9S replied to goldenc's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.bma.org.uk/patients_public/doctorsqual.jsp A link to the
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    Hierarchy of UK doctors

    XB9S replied to goldenc's topic in International Nursing

    I can do that for you we have our medical students but they are students and not ever counted as part if the workforce they have to be supervised and watched all of the time then our qualified junior...
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    Registration with NMC

    XB9S replied to ewen's topic in United Kingdom

    Blimey 9 months is really slow I think our newly qualified usually wait about 6 to 8 weeks but dome can take a little
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    Medical Marjiuana Card and employment

    XB9S replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are going to have to get in touch with the appropriate authorities to get the answer to your questions. You have received some excellent links and advice here but that really is the limit of what...
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    Class Project AP/NP

    XB9S replied to Desarey's topic in International Nursing

    It is a government run and public money funded service so I guess yes to your first question hobbies spending time with my family, walking, climbing, Reading thrillers, horse riding,
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    The Good Side to Nursing

    XB9S replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I never wanted to be a nurse, I was quite happy to bimble along working as a secretary when I got the phone call from my mum saying that I could get an interview for nursing school. It was...
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    Experienced nurse to start on bottom of band 5??

    XB9S replied to nubes's topic in International Nursing

    nubes make sure she knows your aware that you may be entitled to reconable service, I've done it for my staff but she will have to justify it to HR and finance. Good
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    US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

    XB9S replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    Can you give a link to the council in Europe that overseas the standards for nurses licensed in EU countires, as far as I am aware my British nursing registration only allows me to work as a nurse in...
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    Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    Jane if they are going to support you to do the ONP then you will get supervision and support on the ward that you will be allocated to. I would check the small print carefully though before you...
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    Experienced nurse to start on bottom of band 5??

    XB9S replied to nubes's topic in International Nursing

    It depends, if your 2 years out of the NHS is your most recent experience it may not count, your manager can file for reconable service to get you onto a higher increment but it really will depend on...
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    Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

    XB9S replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    do I take it you have UK registration or us the hospital going to support the ONP for you as thus will make a difference to the advice I give. Also all nhs hospitals are trusts so don't worry about...
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    Need help

    XB9S replied to inlovewithasoldier's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but as llg has already said we really can't offer any medical advice here it would be inappropriate without a full history and examination. This can only be done face to face with an...
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    Disorderly conduct charge???

    XB9S replied to OH-ARE nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    You've recieved some advice already in this thread and as already mentioned we are not able to offer advice about legal issues as per terms of service. I guess you need to discuss thus with your...
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    Newly emigrated to US from UK - looking to be a nurse

    XB9S replied to NICUPA's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to international as not related to nursing in the UK Could I suggest you do a bit of a search in the international forum about working in the US, there is quite a bit posted here and you may...
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    Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Tool or Beer with meals?

    XB9S replied to Mbshil's topic in General Nursing

    We use CIWA for alcohol withdrawl http://img.medscape.com/pi/emed/ckb/emergency_medicine/756148-812410-819502-1459954.pdf...
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    Working and studying in the UK

    XB9S replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    If that I'd a copy of the actual email I would be very suspicious. It's grammar and spelling poor for a company email. I would question if your going as a nurse or student because it doesn't mention...