karenG

karenG

midwifery, ophthalmics, general practice

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  1. Nursing in the UK....hummmm....

    karenG replied to abundantjoy07's topic in International Nursing

    ok I was trying to be polite and reasonable.............. but you clearly dont live in London. I would suggest you look again at your comments. As I said we have problems, similiar to any large...

  2. Nursing in the UK....hummmm....

    karenG replied to abundantjoy07's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sorry but I beg to differ!! I live in London- its a fairly big city! and I havent noticed any of these problems.. and yes I'm happy to travel home on my own on the last train at night... never...

  3. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    karenG replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    actually- I wore white uniforms for 3 years while training and white pinnys while staffing at Moorfields........... and its a lot more practical than you think! it is possible to get white dresses...

  4. quick question on EPIC

    karenG replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: take your mind out of the gutter young lady!!!

  5. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    karenG replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    over here you only wear scrubs if you work in theatre! we wear uniforms which often look like the top pic.. mine is like that but in navy blue with white piping round the sleeves and collar....

  6. A sad and unexpected loss...

    karenG replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    there is nothing I can add to what has already been said........ I am so sorry.

  7. quick question on EPIC

    karenG replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    thank-you.........guess I should hang my head in shame at not knowing that..... :imbar I'm only one of the lead nurses for my PCT!!!!

  8. Community Health Question

    karenG replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    I buy 'the Big Issue' from the same homeless man every week. I dont give money.. maybe I should but I hate the thought of it going on cigs/alcohol. My dad buys a little old lady breakfast each day-...

  9. Nurse education!!

    karenG replied to Hayley27's topic in International Nursing

    I think it depends what area you are working in. I am a clinical practice teacher and have been doing some lecturing at south bank Uni. I am happy staying clinical but having a finger in lots of...

  10. quick question on EPIC

    karenG replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    In what context?? EPIC.. sorry give me a context! yep been getting emails from allnurses.com,inc and been deleting them unread cos thought the same as you... they dont look real!

  11. just venting..replies welcome

    karenG replied to hospicemom's topic in General Nursing

    they do not pay us enough to take that kind of verbal abuse. the advise given is good. take care

  12. Inner Peace.................

    karenG posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Was sent this by a friend.....and you really have to try this...... it works.! I am passing this on to you all because it has definitely worked for me......... and at any time of year we all could...

  13. Because I am a man

    karenG replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    whats sad is I know men this applies to............ :rotfl:

  14. ARDS - Proning

    karenG replied to FNO's topic in International Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: ok.........I havent a clue what you are talking about!!! sounds like a different language!!!! I have definately been in primary care too long!!!

  15. Immunity after MMR vaccination how long?

    karenG replied to kimlpn's topic in General Nursing

    vaccine induced anti-bodies have been shown to persist for at least 18yrs. over here we only give 2 doses- its thought to confer life-long immunity. I am still immune and its 30yrs since I had...

  16. Do nurses make bad patients?

    karenG replied to zacsmimi's topic in General Nursing

    reduction mammoplasty always looks terrible post op because of the swelling and bruising. and its ok to feel terrible. it will be ok in a couple of month.. honest. in the mean time- if you want...

  17. Shared eye drops/multiple patients

    karenG replied to switcher's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    never ever share drops.............have you ever seen a post-op endopthalmitis????? can destroy the eye in 12hrs!!! should use single use drops or patients own drops- usually ok for 2wks-but shouldnt...

  18. difference between healthcare assistant and a nurse!

    karenG replied to adela's topic in United Kingdom

    em actually quite a lot of differences............ most noticable would be that a HCA is mostly untrained though there are now NVQ courses and a registered nurse undertakes 3 yrs training..!...

  19. For Those of us Who Have Or Have Had Kids

    karenG replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    you had to ask.....................

  20. You know you're a gay man when..........

    karenG replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Humor

    136 non verbal ways to tell someone to get lost............... got me wondering now!!! the best flat mate I ever had was a gay man called Kevin......... and i recognise him in lots of those!!

  21. Any hearing-impaired nurses out there? Need advice.

    karenG replied to kynurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    one of my NP 'heros' is deaf. she lip reads and cant use a stethascope. she manages very well and until recently didnt listen to chests........no point!! her GP's have bought her an all...

  22. chuffed with myself

    karenG replied to chrisrob's topic in International Nursing

    yep- roughie toughie alright............. she hasnt heard of coats or the need to fasten them in winter!!! :rotfl:

  23. chuffed with myself

    karenG replied to chrisrob's topic in International Nursing

    I've done it........... starting at tintagel...... its blimin' hard!!

  24. Circumcision and cervical cancer

    karenG replied to ayndim's topic in International Nursing

  25. BBC TV stuff

    karenG replied to mscsrjhm's topic in International Nursing

    If I spot a 'men behaving badly' t-shirt- I will let you know!!