karenG

karenG

midwifery, ophthalmics, general practice

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  1. Afc

    karenG replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    ok first ............and I mean no disrespect here......... but are you a nurse practitioner with the appropriate qualifications?? ie have you undertaken either an honours or master degree in an...

  2. I have a question about specialties

    karenG replied to andreamae's topic in International Nursing

    youre going to have to learn to spell...........its paeds here!!! :rotfl:

  3. Future of NHS Pension, your views?

    karenG replied to andyph1711's topic in International Nursing

    I have a problem with 2 things really.. 1. the suggestion that the retirement age be raised to 65. In common with most older nurses (remember learning to lift using the australian lift anyone??) I...

  4. UK midwifery question

    karenG replied to ayndim's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not a midwide (well not for a few years anyway!!) but here midwifes do all antenatal care, deliver the babies and provide post natal care up to 10 days post delivery. they are involved in...

  5. Question Does Nobody Visit The Uk Nurses Forum

    karenG replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    we're here............

  6. Paracetamol-more info please?

    karenG replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in International Nursing

    its not an anti-inflammatory........ its classified as a non-opioid analgesic.

  7. Paracetamol-more info please?

    karenG replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in International Nursing

    its not an anti-inflammatory........ its classified as a non-opioid analgesic.

  8. Future of NHS Pension, your views?

    karenG replied to andyph1711's topic in International Nursing

    lack of replies...........maybe lots of us are stunned!! yep I read about the changes.... and dont support them. I'm working my tail off and looks like I will be doing that for longer than I had...

  9. Contrasting pay and holidays in US with UK

    karenG replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy with my lot here in England. its interesting reading the various posts about the differences in pay in conditions. I guess its fair to say I dont understand how your system works.. so...

  10. Translation, please....

    karenG replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    taking the mickey is also called taking the micheal! do it all the time.............

  11. Bullous pemphigoid

    karenG replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    ***Trust me, I do have enough sense to look up or research anything I have a question about. I posted here because I wanted to know if anyone else has cared for someone with this condition. As a...

  12. Bullous pemphigoid

    karenG replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    we use high dose topical steroids under a film dressing. last lady who had this died- rarely affects mucous membranes- well I can assure you it cant be that rare cos it affected her and she died...

  13. Bullous pemphigoid

    karenG replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    it is horrible but not contagious though its ultimately fatal for the patient... takes a while though. seen a few people with it. I do have more info but at work. we usually dress the blisters with...

  14. US trained NP's in the UK

    karenG replied to ayndim's topic in International Nursing

    I'm an NP and my role is similiar to that of an NP in the states- except I dont have to generate income the way an NP in the states would! at present NP's are educated to both honours and masters...

  15. The expanding role of RN's in the UK

    karenG replied to ayndim's topic in International Nursing

    I'm a nurse practitioner in general practice. The NMC is hopefully going to regulate advanced practice some time next year. for info on NP's here- try the RCN web site or the UK nurse pratitioener...

  16. British nurse

    karenG replied to Anne Holmes's topic in General Nursing

    hi anne this a role I am doing but from a community basis. feel free to email me

  17. Nurse cadets

    karenG replied to Mike RGN's topic in International Nursing

    hi Mike I started as a HCA at 16 working in what was then Mental handicap before starting my training.. by which time not much could shock me!! community hospitals, rehab/step down units might be a...

  18. Students being encouraged to make changes!

    karenG replied to polaris2000uk's topic in International Nursing

    hi Paul where is your first placement?? I work in general practice and we often have first placement students. I like having students.. just ask lots of questions!! its much easier if you have a...

  19. Suggestions for Coping with Pt Death

    karenG replied to amj10rn's topic in General Nursing

    People are born and they die. we never did anything special except the last rites before taking them to the morgue. If it was an awful death...... and I've seen a few, then we would go as a group...

  20. A reminder to ALWAYS listen to your patients.

    karenG replied to VizslaMom's topic in General Nursing

    over here we say that terminally ill patients have a 'look and smell' about them. You usually know when someone is going to die. They just have a look about them. I really cant explain it more...

  21. Home office response to US election result!

    karenG posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    This is very tongue in cheek.............. so please no-one be offended!!!! The UK Home Office Response to US Election Result To the citizens of the United States of America :- In the light of your...

  22. A question about older uniform styles

    karenG replied to Ariko's topic in International Nursing

    too anal.............. gee thanks!! I havent worn a uniform in years.... I would like to point out that when we did wear 'proper uniforms' there was very little in the way of assaults on...

  23. A question about older uniform styles

    karenG replied to Ariko's topic in International Nursing

    thanks Anna!! :rotfl:

  24. A question about older uniform styles

    karenG replied to Ariko's topic in International Nursing

    ok. I will put up my hand and say I have worn a uniform like that! when I was doing my OND at Moorfields Eye Hosptal we wore those... and it was only 20yrs ago! and knowing good old MEH they...

  25. The Difference Between a PA and a Nurse Practioner?

    karenG replied to nursingismydream's topic in General Nursing