karenG

karenG

midwifery, ophthalmics, general practice

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  1. To swab or not to swab prior to Insulin Injections

    karenG replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I'm always amazed at the differences in practice between the USA and Britian. I cant speak for secondary (hospital) care but in general practice I know of nobody who would swab!! we'd probably...

  2. To swab or not to swab prior to Insulin Injections

    karenG replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I think the point here is that the best evidence says there is no need to swab, and in some instances may cause problems.......... not sure I want to explain to a patient that the reason the yellow...

  3. To swab or not to swab prior to Insulin Injections

    karenG replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    ok thanks for being so kind about our practice!! BUT the 'UK guidance on best practice in vaccine administration' which is our gold standard says 'skin cleansing is not necessary in socially clean...

  4. To swab or not to swab prior to Insulin Injections

    karenG replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I think the general guidelines say dont swab... there are uk guidelines and I cant remember the web address- will check in on monday. Its thought not worth swabbing as you need to let the alcohol...

  5. Asked to be counted in the numbers for one week. Help required

    karenG replied to scleaver's topic in International Nursing

    remember your code of conduct......... and enjoy the luxury of being supernumary! Karen edited 'cos I cant spell!! I'd be so dangerous if I could!!

  6. what are central london hospitals like?

    karenG replied to ani22's topic in International Nursing

    Its a southern thing!! I've worked in london hospitals.......did my eye training at Moorfields, and southerns dont say hello.. full stop! I grew up in cheshire and it seems odd still to me that...

  7. Back to nursing

    karenG replied to boywonder's topic in International Nursing

    hi well.....if shes done a back to nursing course, then its probably a D until she gains her feet again! not much pay though! agenda for change may change the pay... but for me the catch is, you...

  8. Help with an essay I have to write for London South Bank Uni to do childrens Nursing

    karenG replied to Lozpot's topic in International Nursing

    not easy this one.. just think about the 'carry on nurse' films..... they have given nurses a certain reputation (which I will admit came in very handy as a student nurse :rotfl: ) Think about...

  9. Back to nursing

    karenG replied to boywonder's topic in International Nursing

    hi I think she'd have to do a 'back to nursing' course first.. usually done locally at a college/uni- my friend did one at our local college of FE. As for starting pay- not sure! check out the...

  10. We had a anencephalic baby born...

    karenG replied to TammyWilson808's topic in Ob/Gyn

    how sad......... by being there and supporting them you did all the right things. I dont think its something you ever get used to..... for me that was always the hardest thing about delivery- being...

  11. Personnal lives or reckless?

    karenG replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    nurses...........live life to to full........... we've an idea of whats round the corner!! I fence epee and sabre, sail, and am desperate to paraglide!! also go hill walking. I've tried loads...

  12. 1970's NG tubes

    karenG replied to pediCNS's topic in General Nursing

    now I feel old.......the Ryles tube is the one I remember! :rotfl: yep one port and 2 openings at the end of the tube. Remember having to pass one on each other as a learning exercise!

  13. What do Nurses Actually Do !!!!!

    karenG replied to DebUK's topic in General Nursing

    oh boy..............how long have you got???? not going to attempt to answer this one in all its complexity....... but I guess in a nutshell... we look after people!! what I actually do..............

  14. Changing needles prior IM injection

    karenG replied to sharon holcombe's topic in General Nursing

    we were taught upper outer quadrant of the buttock... draw a cross on the buttock and head for the upper outer quadrant. this is to miss the sciatic nerve. also yes, change needles for all the...

  15. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    karenG replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: when I was a student nurse... it used to be said the we went man hunting in packs!!! we'd have found you........!!! oh memories of going on duty at 7am with no sleep and still...

  16. just made to feel guilty....

    karenG replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    the children come first..end of story!! having said that I called in sick today cos my back has gone.. you all know all about bad backs! so off to the osteopath to have it sorted in a couple of...

  17. Congress (My own unique report)

    karenG replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    students like locusts............ever seen a group of practice nurses in action..? :rotfl: we strip the place clean!!

  18. Congress (My own unique report)

    karenG replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    pass me a mug and key ring.......! I spoke at congress last year (at a fringe meeting) and all the stalls had packed up so I came away empty handed!! so tell... which hospital?? go for it!!

  19. i give up...................

    karenG replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    you dont as a rule have to find your own mentor. If you want to be a health visitor or midwife you apply to the uni and get sponsorship from a health authority. the university allocate mentors and...

  20. i give up...................

    karenG replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    hi actually dont really understand how you are able to do the HV training without a placement given that you need to carry a case load towards the end of the training. I lecture on the Practice nurse...

  21. i give up...................

    karenG replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    em I am a CPT............ it is a huge amount of work, and yes we get paid an H grade for doing it, but dont underestimate the work involved. Also remember there are very few CPT's around- I am...

  22. We're Being Beaten!!!!

    karenG replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: you sound worried.................. just cos we are beating you at something for a change............... allow us our moment of glory!!!! Karen

  23. The Sisters of St Francis

    karenG replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    oh fran............. imagine how that would look on your cv!! :rotfl:

  24. As I mature.....................

    karenG posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    As I Mature I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just...

  25. Marriage Is over

    karenG replied to nurse07's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I have read this thread............ and all I can say is I am so glad I am not married to mellow one............ you would have been murdered years ago!! Nothing gives you the right to expect to...