suehp

suehp

Stroke Rehab, Elderly, Rehab. Ortho

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  1. embassy medicals

    suehp replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Anything with codeine in it is a controlled drug over here. Nurses I have spoken to cant believe it is so readily available over in the

  2. How many patients are you assigned?

    suehp replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Orthopedic

    I always make sure I raise the bed when turning anyone or doing dressings as I find bending over kills my back more than the actual lifting or turning! You just have to remember to lower the bed again...

  3. embassy medicals

    suehp replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    My UK friend had a terrible time at the hospital over the PPD test. They said she was positive for TB which obviously she will test positive if she had the BCG!!! I cant rememebr either if you had to...

  4. Holmes Regional in Melbourne

    suehp replied to Cerebrum's topic in Florida Nursing

    Have you tried the scrubs in Walmart? You can buy scrubs in Perkins Medical in Sebastian on Hwy 1 and there are two in Vero Beach (one opposite the hospital and one off hwy 60). If you venture that...

  5. How many patients are you assigned?

    suehp replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Orthopedic

    I was "told" that the max we would have on nights would be 6-8. I was a bit suspicious at first but to be fair after being there for about 6 weeks now the max I have had is 8 and that has literally...

  6. international autosource

    suehp replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Before we came over we ordered 2 cars from interntional autosource and they were great through the whole thing. We picked up ours cars (Grand Cherokke Jeep and Jeep Liberty) and the whole process was...

  7. Possible Relocation to South Texas

    suehp replied to suehp's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the info - that has been really helpful. I will be moving from Florida who are well known for low wages....(but they are a lot better than the UK which is where I am from

  8. How many patients are you assigned?

    suehp replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Orthopedic

    I recently started on Ortho and work 7p-7a. Up to 11pm I usually have 5 pt's with a CNA. After that the most I have had is 8 but the usual is 6. It is really busy on post op nights and my back aches...

  9. moving to melbourne FL

    suehp replied to bisayaispisyal's topic in Florida Nursing

    My situation is a bit complicated but the short story is I had a contract of sorts for 2 years and have to pay back a recruitment assistance fee. ($5000) As I say it is a bit more complicated and too...

  10. moving to melbourne FL

    suehp replied to bisayaispisyal's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have been here 7 months now and my first job didnt work out....not a good place to start and pt workload was dangerously high....felt I was putting my License at risk. the good thing that came out...

  11. moving to melbourne FL

    suehp replied to bisayaispisyal's topic in Florida Nursing

  12. moving to melbourne FL

    suehp replied to bisayaispisyal's topic in Florida Nursing

    HI, I dont work at Holmes Regional but work in Vero Beach at IRMH. Just to let you know that even though I dont work there I have heard that it is a good

  13. letina, where are you????

    suehp replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I have spoken to Tina on the phone too last week - she is busy sorting everything out and enjoying her new life. I was hoping to join Tina and the others for the meet up on saturday but I may be...

  14. ortho vs cardiac

    suehp replied to mogiee's topic in Orthopedic

    I am from the UK and we spell it Orthopaedics, but I am now in the USA and found everyone spells it Orthopedics. I am on an Ortho unit and everybody refers to it as Ortho. Have only been on the Unit 2...

  15. This is it!! I'm on my way!!

    suehp replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    All the best to you - hope we can meet up pretty soon, Take care

  16. US Embasssy immigration interviews

    suehp replied to novb33's topic in International Nursing

    YOu get your passport stamped etc from the Embassy - this is why they take your passports off you and mail them back to you. This is good for one year...your Green Cards can take from a few weeks to a...

  17. Green card for kids

    suehp replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    Yes they do. Thier photo is the one used at the Embassy and their medical. Both my boys had theirs within days of me having mine. My Eldest son there is a problme as they have spelt his name wrong and...

  18. UK --> usa....AGAIN

    suehp replied to msbowkett's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah my friend who has ju st passed her NCLEX and eventually moving to Vero Beach is getting married in August....thankfully. Originally i thought she wasnt and I was worried but they are doing the...

  19. Question for UK hospital medical or Surgical nurses

    suehp posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Just wanted to ask a question about restraints or lack of in the UK. I have been out of the UK for 6 months now (in Florida now) and have been out of hospital nursing for 12 years so hence my...

  20. US Embasssy immigration interviews

    suehp replied to novb33's topic in International Nursing

    LOL I thought you perhaps had younger children -

  21. US Embasssy immigration interviews

    suehp replied to novb33's topic in International Nursing

    YOu dont need to take your children firstly, which is a big plus! And dont worry about the interview as they hardly ask you anything - just usually where your job is and that is pretty much it. Oh...

  22. US Embasssy immigration interviews

    suehp replied to novb33's topic in International Nursing

    That is strange - I had my medical last september and didnt have to have anything. All I did was go to the GP and got my Titres done for measles mumps and Rubella...at that time it was sufficient. You...

  23. 1st placement feeling very nervous!

    suehp replied to lisa1's topic in International Nursing

    I have always found working with the elderly very rewarding but it isnt for everyone...I hope you enjoy it. First off dont expect too much of yourself...ask loads of questions even the ones you think...

  24. Almost there!

    suehp replied to apriljan's topic in International Nursing

    Too true - you wait so long to get here....even after I had been here 3 months I was still driving to work thinking OMG I am actually working here and living the life!!! LOL It has it's ups and downs...

  25. Fired by St Joes

    suehp replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    OMG Kay,as others have already said...you are goinf through it alright...these things are meant to try us....I hope you get a job more suited to you....how is your pain doing? I had a phonecall from...