kathyhinsh

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1. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

   kathyhinsh replied to XB9S's topic in UK

   Already working at a higher level, have been since about July..... I have been involved with interviewin, have developed new starter packs, as there were none and am currently working on a information board to go at the ward entrance, Sister nee it c...

2. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

   kathyhinsh replied to XB9S's topic in UK

   UPDATE..... I missed out by 1 point but it's only a 3month secondment, so I'm waiting for it to come up again...maybe for the permanent post next time!

3. Interview attire help.....

   kathyhinsh replied to kathyhinsh's topic in Job Hunt

   Update, sorry I didn't respond sooner, I got BOTH jobs I went for...took the 2nd one, as in Stroke, which I have been doing for a long time! I am about to go for the band 6 secondment!!!

4. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

   kathyhinsh replied to XB9S's topic in UK

   I want the role as I feel it is time for me to take more responsibility in my work. For the past few months, I have been taking on more band 6 type role, in that I have developed new starter packs for carers and rns, & am currently working on an ...

5. Interview Preparation for Qualified Nurses

   kathyhinsh replied to XB9S's topic in UK

   Hi Guide, I've been told by my band 7 that there is a secondment for band 6 on our acute stroke ward. I recently failed in the same application, as she told me that there would be an informal chat....however, foolishly I hadn't looked at the differ...

6. Interview attire help.....

   kathyhinsh replied to kathyhinsh's topic in Job Hunt

   I don't appear to have permission to post a pic of the dress, unfortunately.

7. Interview attire help.....

   kathyhinsh posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hi all, I haven't been on in a while! Been busy! I have a job interview on 20th, and was wondering how to dress..... I have read comments on here from previous questions, but I have recently been given a smart black Next dress, which I was thinking ...

8. Legal/Ethical staff issues

   kathyhinsh replied to NewEDRN's topic in General Nursing

   omg! i always wondered if there was any harm 2 the patientsfrom smoke on visitors/nurses clothes! wow! (i'm an ex-smoker of 7 yrs, so i do understand how hard it must be 4 u)x

9. Legal/Ethical issues in nursing

   kathyhinsh replied to Tigger100S's topic in Safety

   hi, i this has helped me 2, as i'm writing an asignment at present & need 2 include legal/ethical issues applied 2 my patient.

10. Anyone work in stroke rehab?

    kathyhinsh replied to grumps1968's topic in International

    I agree, I've worked in acute stroke for 7yrs, & I love it...my community placement was with the community stroke rehab team, & I found it so interesting, as I had only had experience with the really poorly patients. I envy you, & if we D...

11. Is nursing really all that bad?

    kathyhinsh replied to princesasabia's topic in General Nursing

    but it's just so rewarding I do agency work as a support worker on the acute stroke ward & I absolutely love it sure, there ARE times when you get treated badly, & wonder why you stay, but the good far outweighs the bad, in my experience anyw...

12. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

    kathyhinsh replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    7 yrs ago, i had cervical cancer, resulting in a hysterectomy I went into nursing, as I wanted to be able to 'give something back' I have made lots of gd friends since working in the local hospital, & am just about to start my 3rd yr at uni, the...

13. I saw my first patient that died today...

    kathyhinsh replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    in my experience, it does get easier, but as i've only worked nights (agency) prior 2 becoming a student, i must admit i never had any worries about it, it just came as part of the job i spose...also i didnt get quite the same bond as a nurse who wor...

14. Drug withdrawl...

    kathyhinsh posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi, i wondered if any1 had any advice on the sorts of thing i can expect from some1 coming off a month on tramadol? the reason is, my husband had knee surgery 5weeks ago & was ut on tramadol & co-dydramol for the pain. all was going well 4 th...