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  1. New Nurse In Melbourne

    honey75 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi. I am a UK trained nurse and I have a new job in Melbourne, currently awaiting my visa. Can anyone recommed a Australian Nursing Practice book and a medication book. Any good online bookstores...

  2. non-nursing question for someone in the UK

    honey75 replied to LanaBanana's topic in International Nursing

    I can assure you Scotland in May will be

  3. Visitors and ICU

    honey75 replied to MaryAnn_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Much the same. We also have signs saying if any recent colds, flu, D&V etc then thet can not

  4. Ambulances?

    honey75 replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    The government has set targets in which an ambulance has to be at the scene within 8 mins. The majority 78% do....

  5. Any info on "Continental Travel Nurse?"

    honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International Nursing

    Anytime Carluke. Happy to

  6. Missing Nurse

    honey75 posted a topic in International Nursing

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7803134.stm Awful. Cant imagine what this lady went through. Miracle she survived. Have arrested a

  7. Any info on "Continental Travel Nurse?"

    honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International Nursing

    Im in Scotland and happy to help you. Email me anytime or drop me a PM Pamela

  8. Any info on "Continental Travel Nurse?"

    honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Carluke Not heard of them myself so no advice there. Just do your homework and thoroughly look into them. I would also continue to look for jobs yourself and maybe write/email some HR...

  9. Merry Christmas

    honey75 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone Hope you have a fantastic Christmas and best wishes for 2009. Eat, drink and be merry. I have worked my fair share of Christmases and am lucky enough to be off now until Sunday night...

  10. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    honey75 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have an 8 year old daughter and I cant even begin to imagine that little girls pain. Gave my daughter an extra hard bear hug at bed time tonight . Continue to keep that little girl safe and my...

  11. Canada to Scotland...staff or bank nurse??

    honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International Nursing

    In the UK if you work for the NHS it is broken down into health authorities called "trusts" which cover different areas. If living in Lanarkshire the trust is NHS Lanarkshire. The biggest hospital...

  12. Welcome to the forum - UK nurses chat

    honey75 replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi guys, sorry I havent introduced myself yet. How rude! (Just found this wee sticky post.) Im Pamela and live in sunny Glasgow, and hoping to immigrate to America. Long wait I know, but fully...

  13. 8:1 pt load, foreign nurses, let's import more to maintain profits, keep costs down!!

    honey75 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the UK we often work to this ratio. Its not a bad thing, its not dangerous, its the norm. I can work to this ratio no bother at all. I am a good nurse and a safe nurse. I will still get all my...

  14. Topic of the Day: GO AWAY FOREIGN NURSES!

    honey75 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi yoginurse, good post and expresses how a lot of us have felt for a long time. As you know, Im a UK trained nurse and proud to be. I am a very good nurse if I dont say so myself. LOL And where...

  15. Canada to Scotland...staff or bank nurse??

    honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International Nursing

    I dont necessary think its harder to find a job as a new grad in my trust. It depends on where you are looking to work, and you need to be realistic with your experience. Do you know where you will...

  16. What illness do you have today?

    honey75 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Brill, now I know its not just me. Im post recovery MI, AF and

  17. Canada to Scotland...staff or bank nurse??

    honey75 replied to Carluke39's topic in International Nursing

    A bank staff nurse is like per diem. You work when it suits you. You might find you have to be in full time employment for 6 months before you can bank. Check out different trusts, as they may be...

  18. HM Prison Service Nursing

    honey75 replied to PhilGN's topic in International Nursing

    I have a friend who has worked in a prison setting and she loved it. Her work involved giving meds and sitting in with Doctors. She was never in a wing and was escorted by a guard most of the time....

  19. Keep this forum alive: Be an entrepreneur

    honey75 replied to innovativemurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    "p.s. Going out on your own is not for everyone, no matter what your career. If you have it in you then experience both sides and see for yourself. Good luck!" Agreed, my husband has started a few...

  20. relocating to canada

    honey75 replied to tipperaryireland's topic in International Nursing

    Ive just had a transcript prepared by my UNI and I found dealing with them very frustrating. I mean Im sure Im not the only ex-student who has requested a transcript. And they still did not do it...

  21. Birmingham Childrens Hospital care standards

    honey75 replied to MaryAnn_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Agree 100%. The press, patients, relatives are to quick to pick up on the negatives and not enough is said about the good. No praise, no thanks and no appreciation. Yet we still continue to work...

  22. They have spoken..

    honey75 replied to SilverSurfer's topic in International Nursing

  23. They have spoken..

    honey75 replied to SilverSurfer's topic in International Nursing

    From the report..."Generally, an employer applies for a Labor Certification with DOL to sponsor a foreign national for an employment-based green card. The Labor Certification tests the local labor...

  24. They have spoken..

    honey75 replied to SilverSurfer's topic in International Nursing

    "I find it intersting that some people who post are working (or not) in the US but came originally from outside the US but are so anti foreign nurses coming to work in the US now." Hear hear. Spot

  25. Struggle with self-confidence/fitting in

    honey75 replied to Belle1984's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Im sorry to hear of you struggle. Fitting in can be hard and when you start somewhere new as a student or Staff Nurse, it takes time to feel you belong. It takes time to adapt to a new routine,...