lisamct

lisamct

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  1. Moving to London--Need OB questions answered

    lisamct replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Just wanted to add a bit more to what has already been said... As far as c-sections go, unless there is a definite medical/physical issue theres no reason why you need to have a 3rd CS unless of...

  2. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    lisamct replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Dulcedragon I cant answer your question about which is the better place to train but, if it'll help you make a decision Im happy to answer any specific questions you migth have about UK training as...

  3. Umbilical clamp cutter

    lisamct replied to Marijke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can someone clarify for me, are you talking about the little plastic clamps that go on the cord at birth? If so we always send our babies home with them still on and they stay on until the naturally...

  4. placement tips

    lisamct replied to crispy's topic in International Nursing

    I'm absolutely loving it Ive been on labour ward and post natal for a week each and then from monday Im on 4 weeks community. Its fantastic to be out there and 'doing it' for real. Where is your 1st...

  5. placement tips

    lisamct replied to crispy's topic in International Nursing

    Hi crispy Im also at Glasgow Caledonian, Im a 1st year student midwife. We're just about to go onto week 3 of our first placement. The best advice I can give you is have a go at everything you can,...

  6. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    lisamct replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I've posted on the site a few times but as my career has now dramatically changed direction I thought I'd come introduce myself over here(sorry if this isnt the right place to do it) Up until...

  7. conversion RMN to RGN

    lisamct replied to Uduru's topic in United Kingdom

    I dont know where abouts in the UK you are but Glasgow Caledonian University offers conversion courses from RMN to RN, in fact they offer conversions from any branch of nursing to another. Usually...

  8. Interview

    lisamct replied to Wandering_U's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I would imagine that if its an 'all day' type interview it'll go something like this... Morning will be probably a talk about the course/placement information ect as well as possibly talks...

  9. Childrens Nursing and Midwifery

    lisamct replied to Beyonce's topic in International Nursing

    Hi If your talking about doing the short 18 month course then, no, you cant do it from a Child Nursing qualification only from Adult Nursing. If your a Childrens nurse (or any other type apart from...

  10. University placement Middlesex uni offer

    lisamct replied to Balco's topic in International Nursing

    Dont have any words of wisdom about where to train, Im am scottish RNMH and dont know anything about child branch, just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on being offered a place.

  11. Cbt

    lisamct replied to Mike RGN's topic in Psychiatric

    Not that I know much about the subject but is this what your looking for http://www.suicide-parasuicide.rumos.com/en/resources/dsmIV/axis.htm...

  12. becoming a midwife

    lisamct replied to Zaleka Earle's topic in General Nursing

    Here in the UK all midwives start out with the same qualification regardles of whether they complete the diploma or degree course, on completion all are RM's (registered midwives) After qualifying...

  13. becoming a midwife

    lisamct replied to Zaleka Earle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, Im assuming your in the UK as you mentioned A-levels so if you are try here http://www.studentmidwives.co.uk. I'm also working on becoming a midwife (although I think Im much older than you...

  14. Second Registration as Mental Health Nurse

    lisamct replied to Karen30's topic in International Nursing

    Karen I dont know if this will be any help as I dont know what part of the country you are in (not that I think it'll matter) but Glasgow Caladonian University offer a distance learning conversion to...

  15. question about Agenda for Change?

    lisamct replied to lisamct's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the advice, Weve got an appointment next week to meet with our proffesional nurse advisor and get out job descriptions sorted out s hopefuly that should get things in order.

  16. question about Agenda for Change?

    lisamct posted a topic in International Nursing

    Ok, I know its a year away for most of us but Im starting to get worried about how this is going to work out. Six months ago I moved to a new post, but as its a newly invented post and is time limited...

  17. Epilepsy?

    lisamct replied to Balco's topic in International Nursing

    I have a couple of collegues who have epilepsy, both qualified staff and nursing assistants. As far as I know there epliepsy hasnt ever been a factor in their career although again, as far as I know,...

  18. what about this for an idea

    lisamct replied to chrisrob's topic in United Kingdom

    I'd love to come, dont know quite how I'd get there though? Spose I could fly down for the day if its a day time 'thing', hmm, anyone else thinking on going from Scotland? how are you planning on...

  19. Does any one have any info on the use of clinsan?

    lisamct replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    Ruby We had 3 seperate clients who were affected by it. All ended up with asthmatic type symtoms after we started to use it with them, one lady did suffer from asthma but it was usually triggered by...

  20. Does any one have any info on the use of clinsan?

    lisamct replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    We trialed (sp?) it at work, I work with adults with complex learning disabilities. Although we didnt have any allergic reactions as such we did have to stop using it as it caused respiritory...

  21. Is there a UK Pinning ceremony?

    lisamct replied to kermit27's topic in International Nursing

    I dont know about now but we didnt have one when I qualified. Our nursing college sent our college badges out by post, I think they were glad to see the back of us:D Im sure they'res some type of...

  22. The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in the UK

    lisamct replied to SharpPetal's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, your right, in the UK we are paid less than you are in the USA. You should get some reasonably up to date info here.... http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/nhs-knowledge_base/data/11.html You...

  23. Roto Rooter??

    lisamct replied to NICURNtobe's topic in General Nursing

    We usually use coke or any type of carbonated drink, that seems to do the

  24. Can an American RN work in the UK?

    lisamct replied to 2banurse's topic in International Nursing

    2banurse, you could try asking the nmc (nursing & midwifery council) here in the UK http://www.nmc-uk.org they also have a discussion board so you can also ask other UK nurses, Im sure they'res...

  25. Developmentally disabled nursing

    lisamct replied to DAB's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding our childrens services in the UK social services do ususlly co-ordinate all aspects of care. Mostly this takes the form of support for the families whilst the child is at home and...