Mike RGN

Mike RGN

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

    Mike RGN replied to Mike RGN's topic in International Nursing

    I like that idea

  2. Nurse training in UK

    Mike RGN replied to cypherpunk's topic in International Nursing

    Hi cyberpunk I think this is the url for the site you have

  3. 4 hour deadline!!!

    Mike RGN replied to Chunter's topic in International Nursing

    Chunter Our hospital seems to have the opinion it will cope with anything and does not always except that it a small DGH with limited beds. Other hospitals close to admissions but I cant remember it...

  4. 4 hour deadline!!!

    Mike RGN replied to Chunter's topic in International Nursing

    Hi CHUNTER Your from my neck of the woods Have to agree with you about the beds, but havn,t the trust come up with 'smart ideas' to meet the targets. Like employing bank nurses over the establishments...

  5. Wannabe a nurse!

    Mike RGN replied to HopeIWingIt's topic in International Nursing

    Thats relevant experience, compared to most I interview you have tons, show your wish to be a nurse at interview, stay calm and you will walk

  6. Up Keep on Skills

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

    I work shifts as part of my role, I teach Clinical skills so I feel the need to stay credible to my peers. I can chose where I work some times in on Accident and Emergency others in my be in a long...

  7. Why did you become a nurse?

    Mike RGN replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    is the other jobs? :chuckle

  8. Charge Nurse Role

    Mike RGN replied to emily_rn_03's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that the role of Charge Nurse in the UK is different. The Charge Nurse/Ward Manager is the senior Nurse in the Ward/department and is responsible for all issues to do with the unit including...

  9. foley catheter

    Mike RGN replied to Kirstie's topic in General Nursing

    I don,t always get urine to drain esp in recath long term. I know when I am in the right place but I still inflate slowly and watch the patient face for sign of distress just in case I inflate in the...

  10. foley catheter

    Mike RGN replied to Kirstie's topic in General Nursing

    If you really need to see urine drain, try clamping the catheter before you remove it, to let some urine build up. How long will depend on intake of patient

  11. Male nursing students/nurses

    Mike RGN replied to krebs.cycle's topic in General Nursing

    Hope I not quoted this out off context but I am a nurse without a degree of any sorts, I can't remember the patients ever asking me if I had one or ever asking for a nurse with a degree to care for...

  12. Good God....You guys make me nervous about nursing

    Mike RGN replied to gslpro's topic in General Nursing

    Gary Like any job, you will have good days and bad days Good Days are the days when you know that you have made a differance to a person life or death. Bad Days are when despite your best efforts it...

  13. Frontline Fury

    Mike RGN replied to mspringer's topic in General Nursing

    Well Handled You have my

  14. Methatraxate question

    Mike RGN replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    Whisper Try your local chemist ,rather than the Hospital, my local pharmacist is a endless source of info and BNF's. Tip I wandered in uniform the first time. (but that will probely be contray to your...

  15. Written up

    Mike RGN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just scan the posts around what you have been written up for. What is been written up and are thier any consequences Asking as a UK Nurse just being

  16. How to get started?

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

    Find out what you Must do Should do Would like to do Work out what you can do Make a list By that time the end of the shift is here Go out and enjoy yourself :chuckle :chuckle Seriously follow llg...

  17. Okay hands up who knew...

    Mike RGN replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    My hands are

  18. Nursing Grades

    Mike RGN replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    Miladyskye I was not aware of the restriction the NMC have placed on the US nurses - I would normally swear at this point because of the lack of foresight at this point by the governing bodies. I...

  19. Nursing Grades

    Mike RGN replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    I am a bit confused about the requirement of a BSN to nurse in the UK, I accept that at some training establisments the end result is a degree in Nursing but at many a diploma is the end result. Entry...

  20. Did any of you leave nursing for another profession?

    Mike RGN replied to guest27716's topic in General Nursing

    Why:chuckle

  21. No lift policy

    Mike RGN replied to PaulG's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A no lift policy means what it says We don't lift at all We assist to move if the patient can help by sliding, suporting otherwise we Hoist. Lots of patient with education now move

  22. Making a difference for our profession

    Mike RGN replied to healinghand's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Strong patient advocates, I suggest you check what a advocate is. It is not walking out on the patient for sure. Striking is not the answer, it would work until the first patient dies, then public...

  23. Ethical paper

    Mike RGN replied to dolphinluv221's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can understand what your saying Fab4fan but I do think that the internet is now a viable source for information. I certaintainly accept it when the source is identified well. The student is asking...

  24. Does your hospital have a morgue?

    Mike RGN replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Most Hospitals in the UK where i've worked have a morgue, however every one I have come across is known by the name "Rose Cottage". I had a colleague who was looking for a new house, her favorite was...

  25. Go Gunners!!!!!!!

    Mike RGN replied to harry Krishna's topic in International Nursing

    The are other football leagues - where players play football not always for the highest bidder. Forget the premership, support your local club they need the money. Just a quick rant I get fed up with...