Mike RGN

Mike RGN

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  1. You know you've been in Nursing TOO long when...

    Mike RGN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Thought I would share this will you all, found on a web site some years age and it still makes me smile, I used to put this in the New staff induction Pack it set the tone perfectly ØDiscussion of...

  2. the nursing diploma/interview

    Mike RGN replied to simonesmum's topic in International Nursing

    The standard stuff is always a good start, caring person, like to make a difference, like people. A lot of essay i read speak about an experience either as a patient or visting someone in Hospital...

  3. the nursing diploma/interview

    Mike RGN replied to simonesmum's topic in International Nursing

    Dress as you would for a job interview but comfortable as sometimes dependant on the area the interview may involve writing an essay. Find out as much as you can about the course you are applying for....

  4. Helloo!

    Mike RGN replied to missebony's topic in International Nursing

    Hi missebony Although I still hold as RGN qualification my role is now as a clinincal tutor.

  5. Helloo!

    Mike RGN replied to missebony's topic in International Nursing

    Hi and welcome My understanding at present is that one placement on a General Medical/Surgical ward, although working in areas involving care of the functional elderly and assesment will involve a...

  6. Probally A Silly Question

    Mike RGN replied to scots_nurse_wannabe's topic in International Nursing

    prefer tunic and trousers, dresses never suited me

  7. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Mike RGN replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    sherry right place right time, i always taught in practice and volunteered to help on every course going so i was known to those you need to know. the job came up as project manager to commission a...

  8. The expanding role of RN's in the UK

    Mike RGN replied to ayndim's topic in International Nursing

    The are already Nurses performing both minor surgery and performing the role of first assistant. We also have nurse doing gastroscopies with thier own lists. Not in every hospital but I work in a...

  9. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Mike RGN replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi all. I am a clinical skills facilitator in the UK. My role involves teaching both the theory and practice of clinical procedures/skills. I am based within the skills lab and get to educate nursing...

  10. Nurse cadets

    Mike RGN posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have been the task of working out the placement for a cadet scheme. My concerns are around exposing a sixteen year old to some of the sights I've seen since qualifying. Oesophagial varices blowing...

  11. medical history and employment

    Mike RGN replied to sofaraway04's topic in International Nursing

    Be honest on your Ocupational Health Form, as Catz and Karen 30 said it may get you in more trouble if you don't. Propective employers dont normally get the details on the Occu Health form they just...

  12. medical history and employment

    Mike RGN replied to sofaraway04's topic in International Nursing

    Be honest on your Ocupational Health Form, as Catz and Karen 30 said it may get you in more trouble if you don't. Propective employers dont normally get the details on the Occu Health form they just...

  13. Nurse Practitioners............

    Mike RGN replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    I agree that the title Nurse Practitioner should be protected and have read some of your other posts KarenG and understand your sentiments that staff should have appropiate and recognised training to...

  14. ALS Instructors

    Mike RGN replied to warburton's topic in International Nursing

    welcome I work close to their as well :rotfl:

  15. Nursing in the UK....hummmm....

    Mike RGN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in International Nursing

    When were the irish rounded up by witch hunts???? I only remember being

  16. Nurse education!!

    Mike RGN replied to Hayley27's topic in International Nursing

    If you want pre reg nursing then the advice Karen offered is great. In addition speak to the tutors let them know what you are looking for,offer to help with teaching on some courses or supporting...

  17. quick question on EPIC

    Mike RGN replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    Epic guidelines are infection control guidence, I think it was a report from the USA. Try a post on thier forum If I find my copy I let you have the full

  18. Interview questions?

    Mike RGN replied to asolomio's topic in International Nursing

    Don't under-sell yourself Remember if your have got a interview they know you can do the course, in the interview they are looking for value added. Think about the content of the course, is the lots...

  19. Classes of nurses in UK???

    Mike RGN replied to DawnE's topic in International Nursing

    The grade refers to the job and level of responsibilty that job holds, typically A and B grade are Nursing Assitants, Nursing Auxillaries and Health care assitants. C grade is a funny one, I have...

  20. Nursing in the UK....hummmm....

    Mike RGN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in International Nursing

    Try this link, it the main NHS site and from this you will find all the NHS hospitals, not all have web pages. http://www.nhs.uk/ As for nursing in th UK, I can't complain today its my day off. Who...

  21. Working hours

    Mike RGN replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    I now work the 9-5 Mon to Fri What I miss most is the ability to go and do all those thing during the week when most people are at work. I believe the queues at the

  22. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    Mike RGN replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Thought this was a simple question when I started to answer but ever time I started I seem to need to explain the step before. Here goes All nurses in the UK are registered on at least one part of the...

  23. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    Mike RGN replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Rightly said, but i not sure about scrubs unless they identify staff clearly their roles, thinking this from the patients

  24. Foot Care Nurses In The Uk???Any out there??

    Mike RGN replied to guest***'s topic in United Kingdom

    The general advice that all patients needing nails on the foot cutting or other footcare problems are referred to a

  25. Uniform Question -don't hate me!

    Mike RGN replied to justjenn's topic in International Nursing

    Never sure what these means in different hospitals, where I work Blue = Registered Nurse Green = Enrolled Nurse Brown = Nursing Assistant In my day (oh I feeling old) students use to have stripes on...