karenG

karenG

midwifery, ophthalmics, general practice

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  1. Nurse bashing by UK public AGAIN

    karenG replied to scattycarrot's topic in United Kingdom

    there have always been nurses who look awful and act badly.. we are not all angels. however- many years ago (pass me the walking stick) we had matrons and heaven help you if you walked on the...

  2. Old man thinking of nursing

    karenG replied to coop47's topic in Men in Nursing

    we have a saying here- you are only as old as the man (or woman) you feel! age is a number and I've forgotten mine!:wink2: good luck.

  3. Visiting London soon

    karenG replied to lotus32's topic in International Nursing

    sounds like a great idea! I trained in London and worked at moorfields eye hospital for a couple of years. while you are here- try and visit the florence nightingale museum at St Thomas's- well worth...

  4. Do men have priority when considered for Nursing School?

    karenG replied to playbanjogood's topic in Men in Nursing

    I dont see a great career as a diplomat ahead........ if i follow your line of arguement, does that mean woman should not consider careers as they will get pregnant and leave to have children?? maybe...

  5. What do you guys during your off-time?

    karenG replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    :lol2: well that should take a while... my mage is still only 11th level after playing her for longer than i care to remember!! spare time.. do people have spare time?? I am too busy doing a...

  6. Outpatients - Ophthalmology - Royal Victoria Hospital

    karenG replied to Tina19's topic in International Nursing

    I worked in eyes for 7 years and did my ophthalmic nursing diploma at Moorfields Eye Hospital. I really enjoyed working in eyes but it does take a special kind of nurse!! for some reason, eyes make...

  7. modernising nursing careers..

    karenG posted a topic in International Nursing

    hi ok.. having made a complete muck up of modernising doctors careers, our beloved goverment has turned its beady eye on nurses.. there are consultation documents out about this (bet none of you have...

  8. modernising nursing careers..

    karenG replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    what I find interesting is that is is going to affect all of us. they are proposing 5 pathways... as a nurse practitioner, I am a generalist (ok I'm doing a masters in respiratory medicine) and fit...

  9. Advancing Nurses Role

    karenG replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

    rather than write a 'stern letter', why did you not talk to the NP and ask her why she didnt adequately pre-assess the patient?? why does the patient see both an NP and doctor before being planned...

  10. Nurses to decide on resuscitation

    karenG replied to Thanet's topic in International Nursing

    emotive subject. I think this is where the arguement for a register for advanced nurse practitioners and other advanced roles comes into play. its very difficult to define who a senior nurse is.....

  11. RCN accepts pay deal

    karenG replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    I lost faith in the RCN years ago.. I am in it purely so I remain a member of the nurse pracitioner forum. I am also in the MDU. they have failed to sort out the mess of advanced practice.. the NMC...

  12. The Great Double Standard?

    karenG replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    again i beg to differ... if it was your grandmother who was too embarressed to have a male do personal care or your grandfather .. . would you force a nurse on them who made them uncomfortable??...

  13. Nurse practitioners overlooked???

    karenG replied to wembley1's topic in International Nursing

    last I heard the PA's were being offered 80k to come here from the states...now that was on the NP grapevine and so may be totally inaccurate..... dont want to be a PA.. I'm way too assertive! I'll...

  14. Nurse practitioners overlooked???

    karenG replied to wembley1's topic in International Nursing

    Why????????? the RCN NP competences are much wider ranging and an NP has much more autonomy!! mind you I'll happily work at a lower level for more money...... oh.. ok.. no I wont!!

  15. British Humour

    karenG posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    this is not strictly nursing humour.. ok.. its not nursing homour.....but it is british and I thought I would share it:lol2: Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large domestic...

  16. The Great Double Standard?

    karenG replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    I dont think I am missing the point. I just think that patients (be they male or female) should be allowed some choice in who does personal care. Patients who see me in my role as nurse practitioner...

  17. Smudging

    karenG replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting........ as a wiccan, I use smudging for cleansing. I thought it might be a custom 'borrowed' from somewhere.. now i know! blessed

  18. The Great Double Standard?

    karenG replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm going to beg to differ ... In 30 years as a nurse I have never heard a patient say they didnt want a nurse because of their colour etc. I have met lots of elderly ladies who are mortified about...

  19. Male nurse crying!!!

    karenG replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    just had to say.. what an amazing thing to do and you are a great

  20. Cleanliness in UK hospitals

    karenG replied to scattycarrot's topic in United Kingdom

    you mean you dont do weekend cleaning anymore???? bane of my life as a student nurse... if you upset sister you could guarantee you got all the grotty jobs!! at weekends we cleaned the ward...

  21. Dosage Calculations!!!

    karenG replied to TigerEyes's topic in International Nursing

    I am so glad i dont have to do this any more.. I would be there for hours!! break it down.. 100units of insulin in 50mls is 10 units in 5mls or 2 units a ml.. so will be 12 units in 6mls.. I...

  22. Nurse practitioners overlooked???

    karenG replied to wembley1's topic in International Nursing

    ah yes.. this is something that the NP association is watching closely. to be honest, if i am cynical its about control. NP's tend to be a bunch of nurse who are not easily controlled. Bev Malone...

  23. Has nursing changed you as a person?

    karenG replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Men in Nursing

    does it change you? yes I think it does but in odd ways!! I have become very assertive, some would say mouthy! I am very confident and know exactly what I want. I want the best possible care for...

  24. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    karenG replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    must have missed that sign........ let me buy you a beer..:beer:

  25. Nursing In England

    karenG replied to pengoo2008's topic in International Nursing

    This is where this madness over titles is just insane..... I've worked (many years ago) with matrons who would terrify you.. the one at Moorfields eye hospital still does!! when i was there, she...