oldbean

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1. blood transfusion

   oldbean replied to nextdoorguy's topic in General Nursing

   Treated blood products are used to avoid adverse reactions. There is always a transfusion risk when using allogenic blood

2. Working a country different to that in which you are registered.

   oldbean replied to oldbean's topic in International Nursing

   I will do! Have a lovely Christmas.

3. Low Calcium Question??

   oldbean replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi All, It's important to remember to check albumin as well when a low calcium is suspected. Probably pointing out the obvious but still :-) Thanks a million

4. Working a country different to that in which you are registered.

   oldbean replied to oldbean's topic in International Nursing

   Hi K+MgSO4, Thanks for you reply, the job situation back home is still chronic, the job I've been offered is in a nursing home, its not my dream job and my background is all acute but I'm desperate to...

5. Working a country different to that in which you are registered.

   oldbean posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi all. Considering a move back home (back to NI) I would be back in my home city Derry however I have had a job offer in Donegal and I'm wondering about keeping keeping my registration with the NMC...

6. UK RN with Diploma-would I be EN/RN in Australia?

   oldbean replied to lisaevans's topic in Immigration Advice

   Lisa, I'd say you'd be grand. The UK DipHE is broadly accepted. Carol, In the UK training at present is either Dip or Degree both last 3 years, both have 50-50 split theory and practical and both...

7. UK RN with Diploma-would I be EN/RN in Australia?

   oldbean replied to lisaevans's topic in Immigration Advice

   I'm guessing you trained in a 3 year university program in the UK and registered with the NMC as a first level nurse? If yes then you'll be an RN NOT EN.

8. Pet Nurse?!

   oldbean replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, We have vet nurses in the UK they have to complete specific approved training programmes, register with a professional body, have a defined scope of practice, undertake continuing education,...

9. Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between LPN and RN?

   oldbean replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I'm oldbean a haematology/oncology nurse in the UK and still know of lots of EN's however as SD said they are entitled to use the title RN (level 2) and have very little if any restrictions on...

10. Nursing Grades

    oldbean replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    In the UK nurses train for 3 years full time to earn a Degree or Diploma in nursing. The academic/practicle split is 50/50 and following successful completion of their studies students are eligable to...

11. Study In Australia

    oldbean replied to mishi88's topic in International Nursing

    Hello, not from OZ myself but i believe your friend is talking about Diploma in Nursing (pre-enrolment) this qualifies you to work as an EN(enrolled nurse) under the supervision(direct or indirect) of...