Josie K

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1. moving to Australia

   Josie K replied to sum's topic in International Nursing

   CEO. Following my RGN (Registered General Nurse when I did my training 1975 now referred to as RN I believe) I worked in OBS/Gyn, before doing RHV (Registered Health Visitor & Diploma Higher Ed....

2. Ex pat

   Josie K replied to Celia M's topic in International Nursing

   Celia M. I trained and worked at MRI & St Marys but left for Community early 1980's. Have since moved on to other things and have lost touch. The building has changed (on the outside) beyond...

3. moving to Australia

   Josie K replied to sum's topic in International Nursing

   My son and family are moving to OZ (Perth) next year and my husband and I are uncertain whether to go also. Son will be OK as has established a business where he will be employing locals. I will be...

4. Seeking advice - dealing with 17-year old sister

   Josie K replied to Altra's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm all too familiar with this anti-social behaviour pattern described, being involved with the Youth Justice system. Sounds like conduct disorder - with caution. Within this category we find a...

5. Difficult Principal!

   Josie K replied to lavender's topic in School

   I agree with the replys referring to both the ethical and moral standards for public health care. I see this as abuse - a child protection issue. If it happened in the UK it would hit front page...

6. non-nursing functions

   Josie K replied to Jeanine's topic in School

   I guess it all boils down to what is in the job description spec, which the 'S.Nurse' applied for. As a professional one should have some guidlines for referrals. If there is none, write them and...

7. what about this for an idea

   Josie K replied to chrisrob's topic in United Kingdom

   Is Manchester not a better idea?. Not as expensive as London. Airport 5 miles from centre, & Tram system. Possibility of even cheep- er, if one books B/B accomodation at either of the 2 Uni's...

8. 2 year old prescribed Risperdal?

   Josie K replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in Psychiatric

   Silly question. Is there an inspectorate agency for Day Care

9. Advice for the "hygiene" talk...

   Josie K replied to Mrs.B's topic in School

   Are the smelly bits age related? Hygiene topics are best acompanied with 'growing up/body changes' Ed. This even goes down well with youngsters, and allows info re-enuresis help and support. Any...

10. non compliant diabetic family

    Josie K replied to IrishFLRN's topic in School

    My role is Child Health/Child protection (CP) in the UK. Here - if the stated problem was emerging one would usually check with previous schools to determine health history, & patterns of care....

11. postpartum depression

    Josie K replied to wannaknow's topic in International Nursing

    In the UK, Health Visitors screen new mothers for PND ideally at the 8 week check-up, or between 7-9 weeks, using the EPDNS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), and a standardised interview....

12. What type of business have you started?

    Josie K replied to JellyBean1's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Pardon stupid question, but what exactly is 'extended