Kaylesh

Kaylesh

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  1. VANCO in 250cc bag or OK to buretrol?

    Kaylesh replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    Same here .. always seen it mixed as above. and I work agency so i work in different hospitals in the area.

  2. Where is everyone from?

    Kaylesh replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    Born and raised in a small town in Massachusetts called Medfield. Then lived in Medway for quite a few years. Moved here to Scotland in July 99.. Started off in Aberdeen stayed there till Oct 02 then...

  3. Why agency pay more?

    Kaylesh replied to Oreo's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hiya I think that you(generic not directed to anyone in particular) have to do some research before you go with any agency.. big or small. The rates are going to be different depending on where in...

  4. canadian nurse moving to scotland

    Kaylesh replied to lmp on the move's topic in International Nursing

    Hiya Dalgety Bay and Dunfermline are great areas.. I live in Dunfermline so im a bitty biased LOL.. You are right it is a beautiful area. West Lothian is nice as well. I like that Edinburgh is so...

  5. canadian nurse moving to scotland

    Kaylesh replied to lmp on the move's topic in International Nursing

    Hiya As you can see I'm living in Dunfermline Scotland. Which is about 35 min from Edinburgh with easy access to the main motorways.. Its a lovely area of Scotland to live in and easy access to quite...

  6. Just wanted to share... I got my first job

    Kaylesh replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS :balloons: I have to admit cardiology is my favourite area of nursing. I've been qualified for ohhh hate to admit it but lets see.. just over 14 years.. aaaaaack.. I am doing agency...

  7. Again..Problems with the Comfort measures Only Orders

    Kaylesh replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep DNI is Do Not Intubate.. amazing sometimes how we can be confused by the same language eh? .. Kaylesh

  8. Angry at feeling used

    Kaylesh replied to Good_Queen_Bess's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hiya OneChatty I'm from Massachusetts.. was born and grew up there.. Went to nursing school there as well.. :-)

  9. Angry at feeling used

    Kaylesh replied to Good_Queen_Bess's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hiya Sisters are what we here in the UK call the most senior nurse on the ward.. Mostly like the Nurse Manager in the US.... Kaylesh.. US RN living and working in Scotland since

  10. Just Venting....

    Kaylesh posted a topic in General Nursing

    Grrrrrrrrrr.. Just had a call from my old nurse manager who asked if i was going to be coming back.( I stayed on their books as a consultant basis which bascially means i call them when i am a...

  11. How to become RSCN reg?

    Kaylesh posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hiya folks Kaylesh here.. I'm a Adult registered RN who was born and trained in the US where as some of you know we have to be trained in all areas.Been here in Scotland for almost 5 years My query is...

  12. Emigrating to the UK

    Kaylesh replied to MikeB's topic in International Nursing

    Have to admit I do love being near Edinburgh.. Sooo much to see and do.. Ahhh the winds are nothing compared to where i lived before being here in Dunfermline area... Try the cold North Sea winds.....

  13. Emigrating to the UK

    Kaylesh replied to MikeB's topic in International Nursing

    Hiya Mike Kaylesh here.. Im a US born and trained RN.. came here to the UK in 1999.. However Im up in Scotland about a half hour outside Edinburgh. Scotland major city.. So Im afraid I don't know much...

  14. 3 weeks till i arrive in UK

    Kaylesh replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in International Nursing

    Thornbury Nursing is also in Scotland but under the name Scottish Nursing Guild.. As others have said thier pay rates are the best i've seen for nursing agencies.. I'm currently full time with the...

  15. Scheduled chat tonight 3/13/04!

    Kaylesh replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to join as well but since Im in Scotland it'll be about 3 am .. and i'll be fast asleep.. Have fun to everyone that goes. :)

  16. Shingles? At MY age??

    Kaylesh replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I was only 15 when I had them(now 41).. Had gone to the Doc for a earache and while there my mum said why don't you show the doctor the rash you have.. It was itchy and painful.. Low and behold.. It...

  17. Question on moving to the UK?

    Kaylesh replied to jeanforsythe's topic in International Nursing

    Jean, You need a work permit to work here in the UK as a US citizen.. That is sponsered by the employer. Employees are not allowed to sponser themselves for a work permit.You have to register with...

  18. Homeward bound

    Kaylesh replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    I dont know that the UK recognizes diploma programs.. I do know they recognize Associate Degree Programs.. Just wanted to clarify for you :-). As far as pay goes.. When i came here i took about a 40%...

  19. Homeward bound

    Kaylesh replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    Hiya I'm a ADN(associate degree) RN also have a degree in Education. So having a BSN is not really necessary. There are plenty of perm positions here in UK. There are lots of agencies as well. Just...

  20. Homeward bound

    Kaylesh replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    HIya Elaine, Kay here.. I am a US born,bred and trained RN who has been working and living in Scotland since 1999. If you are a UK citizen and have a UK birth cert. and passport you will not need a...

  21. Nurses leaving to go...........

    Kaylesh replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hiya Yes it is true that the pay is MUCH better in the US than here in the UK.. I should know.. :-) Im a US born and trained RN who came here 4 and half years ago.. Took a HUGE pay cut to come and...

  22. I ended up failing!

    Kaylesh replied to LuvLotB's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hiya, Don't get too discouraged.. I worked with a nurse who took 4 or 5 times to pass the NCLEX.. that was about 14 to 15 years ago.. and she seemed to me to be a great nurse.. Some people are...

  23. help please!!

    Kaylesh replied to angelface_1009's topic in International Nursing

    Hiya Im a US trained nurse that has been working and living in Scotland since 1999... I think that the equivalent of the LPN here in the UK would be the EN(Enrolled Nurse) though i'm not positive.....

  24. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    Kaylesh replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hiya all.. just have to add my two cents to the debate. :-) I'm a now 41 year old RN who had OPEN roux-n-y gastric bypass in Oct 98... So it has been quite a few years for me.. I am only 5ft 2 and...

  25. can you help me out of my blonde moment?

    Kaylesh replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    I always thought it stood for Blood glucose Monitoring?... (BM)